Birds Database .. detailed information | |
Little Curlew Numenius minutus | |
Bird Family : | "Sandpipers" Scolopacidae |
Description : | Rare to local area. Length 36cm. Call is a flute like double whistle. |
Typical Habitat : | Open plains, parkland, sportsfields and mud flats. |
Distribution : | Common to northern areas with patchy distribution further south. |
Migration : | Migratory / breeds in N.Z., P.N.G. and nothern Australia. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Migratory |
Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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