StatusNative
RarityRare
Height17 cm
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"The yellow eye-ring is unique among small plovers in Australia and is a key field mark for identification."
Field Guide
Little Ringed Plover
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The Little Ringed Plover (*Charadrius dubius*) is a small, slender shorebird that occasionally visits Australia from its Eurasian breeding grounds. While a rare sight, it is most likely to appear in the northern regions of Australia during the southern summer, delighting birdwatchers who spot this uncommon visitor in freshwater wetlands.
Distribution Map
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