RarityUncommon
Height18 cm
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"Unlike many water birds, White-browed Crakes rarely swim but instead run across floating vegetation, earning them the nickname "lily trotters."
Field Guide
White-browed Crake
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The White-browed Crake (*Poliolimnas cinereus*) is a small wetland bird native to Australia's tropical north, commonly found in densely vegetated freshwater habitats. Known for its agile movements across floating vegetation, this bird is a frequent sight in northern wetlands, where it plays an important role in the ecosystem.
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the White-browed Crake has been recorded.
- Kimberleyland Waterfront Holiday ParkKey spot🔥 ActiveWestern Australia · 17 species · 31 sightings · seen 29 days ago
- Corroboree BillabongKey spotNorthern Territory · 5 species · seen 135 days ago
- Mackay Regional Botanic GardensKey spotQueensland
- McLeods DamKey spotNorthern Territory
- Nimalarragun WetlandsKey spotWestern Australia
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