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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Red-necked Avocet Recurvirostra novaehollandiae | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
 Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
| Bird Family : | "Stilts" Recurvirostridae |
| Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 46cm. Visits Townsville from June to November, but only after years of good rainfall in inland areas. |
| Typical Habitat : | Swamps, mud flats and shallow inland waters. |
| Distribution : | More common in south eastern areas. |
| Migration : | Nomadic / vagrant / non breeding in local area. Main breeding season,August to January, variable. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. |
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