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Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus | |
Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Bird Family : | "Sandpipers" Scolopacidae |
Description : | Common local species. Length 43cm. Female's bill is longer than male's. Eats worms, crustaceans and rarely fish. |
Typical Habitat : | Estuaries, mud flats and mangroves. |
Distribution : | Moderately common to coastal areas. |
Migration : | Summer migrant to Australia. Breeds in India, China and south east Asia. Juveniles and a few adults over-winter in Australia. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Migratory |
Additional info .. | locations seen (21) .. observations (45) .. habitats seen (3) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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