Charadrius australis

Unmistakable. Upperparts generally buff mottled with dark brown. Face pale but marked by vertical black band crossing eye and fore-crown. Underparts generally buff and white, marked with distinctice black Y on breast, forming collar on hind-neck, and joined to black band on belly separating white lower belly from rich buff lower breast and flanks. Measurements: length 19-23 cm; wingspan 43-47 cm; weight 80 g.

The Charadrius australis is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

Distribution map of Charadrius australis Distribution map of Charadrius australis Map © Birds Australia Birdata Did you know? Inland Dotterels are often seen at night on favoured stretches of dirt roads in the outback. They are mainly nocturnal, being generally inactive during the day and feeding at night. More