StatusNative
RarityRare
Height19 cm
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"Their specialized bill allows for a unique sideways feeding motion, rarely seen in other sandpipers."
Field Guide
Broad-billed Sandpiper
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The Broad-billed Sandpiper (*Calidris falcinellus*) is a small, distinctive shorebird visitor to Australia, known for its unique long, broad bill that curves downward at the tip. It stands out among small waders for its methodical, slow-paced feeding style and bold head pattern. This species migrates from breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere to spend the non-breeding season along Australia’s northern coasts.
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