Birds Database .. detailed information | |
Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola | |
Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia | |
Bird Family : | "Sandpipers" Scolopacidae |
Description : | Uncommon local species. Length 21cm. Has a high zigzag flight. |
Typical Habitat : | Grassland and tidal mud flats. |
Distribution : | Common to northern areas, patchy distribution towards the south. |
Migration : | Summer migrant to Australia. Breeds in South Africa, south Europe, India, south east Asia, south China and Japan. Juveniles and some adults may over-winter in Australia. |
Introduced : | No |
Seen North Qld : | Yes |
EPBC : | Migratory |
Additional info .. | locations seen (1) .. observations (1) .. |
EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth) |
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