Inland Dotterel
Peltohyas australis
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About
Inland Dotterel: 19–23 cm, cryptically patterned brown Australian plover with a bold black Y-shaped breast-band and white supercilium. Resident in arid and semi-arid stone plains, gibber desert, and dry lake beds of interior Australia. Crepuscular and nocturnal insectivore. Nomadic. Walks erect with characteristic rapid run. Rarely near water.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 27.3 cm | 10.7 in |
| Weight | 91.33333333333333 g | 3.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-30 days.
Clutch Size
2-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Charadriidae (Plovers & Lapwings) |
| Genus | Peltohyas |
| Species | Peltohyas australis |
Distribution
Inland Dotterel has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Charadriidae family