StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height17 cm
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"Their horizontal stance gives them a distinctive appearance compared to other plovers."
Field Guide
Black-fronted Dotterel
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The Black-fronted Dotterel is a small wader known for its compact size and horizontal posture. Measuring about the size of a sparrow, this bird is commonly found around Australian freshwater wetlands. It features a bold black face-mask, red eye-ring, and a Y-shaped black band across its chest that set it apart from other shorebirds. Its agile movements along muddy shorelines make it an exciting discovery for birdwatchers.
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