Inland Dotterel
Peltohyas australis ‡
Walkers Crossing Track, NE SA IMG_7817 20180628 - adult breeding
Notes: Vertical dark streak thru' eye unique for a shorebird.
In non-breeding season faint
or lacks the eye-bar and 'Y'-shaped breastband.
Juvenile like non-breeding adult, i.e. showing
just traces of dark face and collar.
Arid habitats. Most active at night, insectivorous.
Herbivore by day.
Range from Morcombe©
20km N of Marree, NE SA IMG_0594 20241004 - adult with chick. CLICK for adult with chicks.
20km N of Marree, NE SA IMG_0578 20241004 - adult breeding.
Walkers Crossing Track, NE SA IMG_7825 20180628 - adult breeding. CLICK for 2 x also from rear.
20km N of Marree, NE SA IMG_0682 20241004 - juvenile. CLICK for pic of adult with juvenile.
20km N of Marree, NE SA IMG_0563 20241004 - chick. CLICK for another.
Walkers Crossing Track, NE SA MVI_7820 20180628 - adult breeding
Walkers Crossing Track, NE SA IMG_0595+0596 20180628 - adult breeding
Walkers Crossing Track, NE SA IMG_7820 20180628 - adult breeding