RarityRare
Height35 cm
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"The Asian Dowitcher’s feeding method helps it extract large prey from deep mudflats."
Field Guide
Asian Dowitcher
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The Asian Dowitcher is a rare, medium-large migratory shorebird nearly the size of a godwit. Known for its straight, dark bill and seasonal plumage changes, it frequents coastal mudflats and estuaries in northern Australia during its non-breeding season. Its unique feeding behaviour and striking migration routes make it an intriguing species for bird enthusiasts.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Asian Dowitcher has been recorded.
- Buffalo Creek ShorelineKey spot🔥 ActiveNorthern Territory · 2 species · seen 6 days ago
- Stockton Sandspit - Hunter Wetlands National ParkKey spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 28 species · 38 sightings · seen 2 days ago
- Broome Bird ObservatoryKey spotWestern Australia · 28 species · 30 sightings · seen 40 days ago
- Broome Bird Observatory BeachKey spotWestern Australia · 10 species · seen 92 days ago
- Finnis River MouthKey spotNorthern Territory
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