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Dotterel Species

New Zealand contains 2 of Dotterel species. These include Black-fronted Dotterel and New Zealand Dotterel.

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Black-fronted Dotterel

Charadrius melanops

The black-fronted dotterel, a small plover that is a captivating addition to New Zealands’ wetland birdlife. About the s...

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New Zealand Dotterel

Anarhynchus obscurus

The New Zealand dotterel, or tūturiwhatu, is a native shorebird that's a true Kiwi icon. About the size of a blackbird, ...