StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height30 cm
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"Little Curlews sometimes engage in synchronized bathing rituals in shallow pools."
Field Guide
Little Curlew
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The Little Curlew is the smallest member of the curlew family that migrates to Australia. It measures about the size of a small pigeon and weighs less than a typical smartphone. This graceful summer visitor from Siberia frequents northern Australia's grasslands, where its buff-brown plumage and subtle patterns blend harmoniously with the landscape. Unlike its larger relatives, it prefers dry inland areas over coastal habitats.
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