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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Red-kneed Dotterel Erythrogonys cinctus | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
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| Bird Family : | "Plovers" Charadriidae |
| Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 18cm. Present in small numbers late in the wet season, may reflect inland conditions. |
| Typical Habitat : | Swamp margins. |
| Distribution : | Common Australia wide. A breeding endemic species, recorded outside Australia in certain seasons. |
| Migration : | Vagrant / non breeding in local area. Main breeding season, September to January, variable. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. |
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