Family
Charadriidae
Habits
Diurnal, They are not communial, feed alone or in pairs and nest in solitary territories.
Habitat
Grassland Wetlands, Shingly & muddy banks of rivers; lakes; water-hole; inland waters and fringing forests; floodplains.
Breeding
May to September, 3; stone-colour, marked brown & lavendar. Both male and female share incubation which is 26 days.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Aquatic life.
Details
| Common Name: |
Black-fronted Dotterel, Black-fronted Plover |
Scientific Name: |
Elseyornis melanops |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Charadriiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
160 - 180 mm. |
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