StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height20 cm
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"Many individuals show strong site fidelity, returning to the same stretch of coastline each year."
Field Guide
Siberian Sand-Plover
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The Siberian Sand Plover is a medium-sized migratory shorebird that makes an impressive journey from the remote tundra and high-altitude plateaus of Russia’s Far East to Australia’s coastlines each year. Arriving in spring and staying through autumn, these plovers are most often seen foraging in loose flocks along tidal mudflats and sandy beaches, especially in northern and eastern Australia.
Distribution Map
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