Colours

Distinguishing features

The plumage is pale brown above with dark streaks. The underparts are pale with streaks on the breast. There is a pale stripe over the eye and dark malar and moustachial stripes. The long tail has white outer-feathers and is often wagged up and down. The legs are long and pinkish-brown while the bill is slender and brownish. (Wikipedia)

Size

Wingspan

Synonyms

Distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is found in Australia, New Zealand and New Guinea.

It is a bird of open habitats such as grassland, farmland, roadsides, dry river beds, sand dunes and open woodland.(Wikipedia)

Local abundance

Diet

It forages on the ground for small invertebrates such as beetles, spiders and insect larvae. It will also eat seeds such as those of grasses. (Wikipedia)

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