StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height29 cm
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"The Grey Plover is the only plover species with a small hind toe (hallux), a unique trait among its relatives."
Field Guide
Black-bellied Plover
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The Black-bellied Plover, known in Australia as the Grey Plover (*Pluvialis squatarola*), is a robust, medium-sized shorebird that undertakes remarkable long-distance migrations between the Arctic tundra and coastlines across the globe, including Australia. Each year, these birds arrive on Australian shores from September to April, making them a familiar sight on tidal flats and sandy beaches during the southern summer.
Distribution Map
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