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Black-tailed Godwit
Limosa limosa
Black Tailed Godwit

Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia
 
Bird Family :"Sandpipers"
 Scolopacidae
Description :Uncommon local species. Length 43cm.
Typical Habitat :Tidal flats and inland freshwater lakes.
Distribution :Moderately common, except eastern W.A.
Migration :Summer migrant. Breeds in South East Asia.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes
EPBC :Migratory

      Additional info ..locations seen (4)  ..   observations (3)  ..    
      EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth)
       

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