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Little Curlew
The Little Curlew is the smallest member of the curlew family that migrates to Australia. It measures about the size of a small pigeon and weighs less than a typical smartphone. This graceful summer visitor from Siberia frequents northern Australia's grasslands, where its buff-brown plumage and subtle patterns blend harmoniously with the landscape. Unlike its larger relatives, it prefers dry inland areas over coastal habitats.
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Little Curlew has been recorded.
- Mcminns LagoonKey spot🔥 ActiveNorthern Territory · 7 species · seen 4 days ago
- Tennant Creek Wastewater Treatment PlantKey spot🔥 ActiveNorthern Territory · 21 species · 33 sightings · seen 29 days ago
- BroomeKey spotWestern Australia
- Caranbirini Conservation ReserveKey spotNorthern Territory
- Cygnet Bay Pearl FarmKey spotWestern Australia
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