StatusNative
RarityCommon
Height26 cm
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"The Grey-tailed Tattler’s sharp, disyllabic whistle (“tu-wheet!”) is a reliable way to distinguish it from the similar Wandering Tattler, which gives a longer trill."
Field Guide
Gray-tailed Tattler
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The Grey-tailed Tattler is a medium-sized migratory shorebird that visits Australia’s coasts each year after a long journey from its breeding grounds in northeast Siberia. This species is a familiar sight along rocky shores, reefs, and mangroves, where its alert calls and active foraging make for great observation.
Distribution Map
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