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- Charadrius ruficapillus
Identification
Small bird with white body, brown wings and reddish-brown cap, dark eye stripe. The female is similar, but the cap is much diminished to just a brow and reddish-brown tints around the face.
Voice: Sharp tink and faint trills.
Distribution
Throughout Australia (except arid areas) and Tasmania.
Taxonomy
A monotypic species.
Habitat
Found on beaches, on the edge of river and lakes inland.
Behaviour
Breeds Sep. - Jan. Nest depression in soil or sand lined with shell, stones or vegetation. Eggs 2-3 pale green spotted.
Diet includes insects and small crustaceans.