Birds Database .. detailed information | |
Painted Snipe Rostratula benghalensis | |
Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Bird Family : | "Painted Snipes" Rostratulidae |
Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 25cm. Male smaller. Appears at dusk, secretive. |
Typical Habitat : | Broad shallow swamps. |
Distribution : | Vulnerable due to habitat loss. Northern and eastern Australia. Subspecies australis is endemic, only recorded in Australia |
Migration : | Migratory / non breeding in local area. Main breeding season, September to December, variable. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Migratory |
NCA : | Rare |
Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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