RarityRare
Height22 cm
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"Some individuals migrate extraordinary distances, potentially traveling more than three-quarters of the way around the globe each year."
Field Guide
Pectoral Sandpiper
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The Pectoral Sandpiper (*Calidris melanotos*) is a medium-sized migratory shorebird recognised for its sharply streaked breast, which ends in a clean, abrupt line against a white bellya feature that inspired its common name. During migration, it is a scarce but regular visitor to Australia’s freshwater wetlands and grassy marshes.
Distribution Map
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Pectoral Sandpiper has been recorded.
- Jerrabomberra Wetlands Nature ReserveKey spot🔥 ActiveAustralian Capital Territory · 65 species · 160 sightings · seen 27 days ago
- Ricketts Point Marine SanctuaryKey spot🔥 ActiveVictoria · 5 species · 6 sightings · seen 6 days ago
- Austin Bay Nature ReserveKey spotWestern Australia
- Bishops MarshKey spotQueensland
- Central Coast Wetlands - Pioneer DairyKey spotNew South Wales · 57 species · 80 sightings · seen 38 days ago
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