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Terek Sandpiper
Xenus cinereus

Photo Courtesy of Birdway Australia
 
Bird Family :"Sandpipers"
 Scolopacidae
Description :Rare to local area. Length 23cm.
Typical Habitat :Mud flats and beaches.
Distribution :Moderately common to uncommon Australia wide.
Migration :Summer migrant to Australia. Migrates to south Africa, south and south east Asia to breed.
Introduced :No
Seen North Qld :  Yes
EPBC :Migratory

      Additional info ..locations seen (2)  ..    
      EPBC = Environmental Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (Commonwealth)
       

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