 |
|||
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|||
| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Red-capped Plover Charadrius ruficapillus | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo courtesy of Garrie Douglas | |
| Bird Family : | "Plovers" Charadriidae |
| Description : | Common local species. Length 15cm. Common beach bird mainly in quieter areas. Hundreds can be seen on salt flats south of Ross River in the dry season. Call is a sharp ' twink'. Runs in short spurts. |
| Typical Habitat : | Sandy beaches, salt flats, coastal and inland. |
| Distribution : | Moderately common Australia wide. Breeding endemic, recorded outside Australia in certain seasons. |
| Migration : | Migratory / resident / breeds on beaches, mainly at Balgal, Crystal Creek and Magnetic Island. Main breeding season, September to January, variable. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (10) .. observations (12) .. habitats seen (1) .. |
Sponsored by Townsville City Council |