StatusNative
RarityFairly Common
Height17 cm
Weight33 g
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"They cool their eggs on hot days by wetting their belly feathers and sitting on the nest."
Field Guide
Black-fronted Dotterel
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The black-fronted dotterel, a small plover that is a captivating addition to New Zealands’ wetland birdlife. About the size of a sparrow, this dainty wader brings a touch of elegance to riverbeds and lakeshores across the country.
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Diet
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