StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height22 cm
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"Despite being classified as a shorebird, the Australian Pratincole is rarely found on the coast, specialising instead in Australia’s arid heartland."
Field Guide
Australian Pratincole
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The Australian Pratincole is a slim, long-legged shorebird native to Australia’s arid interior. Renowned for its upright stance and agile flight, it is most often seen on open inland plains and grasslands, where it runs and darts after insects. Unlike many shorebirds, it thrives far from the coast, favouring dry, sparsely vegetated landscapes and often appearing in large flocks during migration.
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