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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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