StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height21 cm
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"Unlike most shorebirds, Red-kneed Dotterels lack salt glands, limiting them to freshwater habitats."
Field Guide
Red-kneed Dotterel
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The Red-kneed Dotterel is a small plover native to mainland Australia, known for its bold markings and preference for freshwater wetlands. This bird's reddish-pink upper legs (commonly mistaken for knees) give it its name, making it easily recognizable among waders.
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