StatusEndemic
RarityRare
Height20 cm
Weight60 g
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"Double-banded Plovers are champion long-distance flyers, with some traveling over 1,600 km to Australia for winter."
Field Guide
Double-banded Plover
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The Double-banded Plover, also known as the Banded Dotterel or Pohowera in te reo Māori, is a charming native shorebird of New Zealand. About the size of a blackbird, this nimble bird adds a touch of elegance to our beaches and riverbeds with its distinctive chest bands and lively personality.
Distribution Map
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Diet
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