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Grey Plover
Pluvialis squatarola
Bird Family :"Plovers"
 Charadriidae
Description :Uncommon local species. Length 28cm. Often seen with the Pacific Golden Plover.
Typical Habitat :Beaches and mud flats.
Distribution :Moderately common around the coastline.
Migration :Summer migrant / non breeding in local area.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes

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