Inland Dotterel
NameInland Dotterel
Common NameInland Dotterel
Scientific NamePeltohyas australis
FamilyCharadriidae
Wingspan (cm)45
Length (cm)21
Weight (g)90
Plumage DetailsAdults have sandy-brown upperparts and a white belly. A prominent black Y-shaped band extends from the nape, down the sides of the breast, and across the lower breast. The head features a black cap, a white forehead, and a black stripe through the eye.
Vocalization / CallGenerally a quiet bird, its calls include soft 'chip' or 'whit' notes, often given when disturbed or in flight.
Primary Dietinsectivore
Primary Habitatsdesert, grassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to the arid and semi-arid interior of Australia, found across much of the continent's dry rangelands.
Identifying Featuresblack Y-shaped breast band, black cap and eye-stripe, white forehead, sandy-brown plumage, long legs
Description
The Inland Dotterel is a small, stocky shorebird endemic to the arid and semi-arid regions of Australia. It is known for its distinctive plumage, which provides excellent camouflage in its dry habitat, and its largely nocturnal feeding habits.
