Inland Dotterel

Peltohyas australis

Walkers Crossing Track, NE SA IMG_7817 20180628 - adult breeding

Notes: Vertical dark streak thru' eye unique for shorebird.
'Y' shaped breast-band, fainter in non-breeding. Arid habitats.
Most active at night, insectivorous. Herbivore by day.

Range from Morcombe^©

Copley Rd, E SA IMG_6818 20160531 Maree, E SA IMG_7174 20160602 Walkers Crossing Track, NE SA IMG_7825 20180628 - adult breeding Oodnadatta-Mt Dare Rd, NE SA IMG_8210 20160607 Walkers Crossing Track, NE SA IMG_7833 20180628 - 2 x adult breeding Walkers Crossing Track, NE SA IMG_7820 20180628 - adult breeding

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