Banded Stilt (species: Cladorhynchus leucocephalus) in Hunter Wetlands NP (Gaia Guide)
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Cladorhynchus leucocephalus
Banded Stilt


©Tom Tarrant: Banded Stilt (Cladorhynchus leucocephalus)

©Helenabella: Banded Stilt (Cladorhynchus leucocephalus)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Charadriiformes
Family Recurvirostridae
Genus Cladorhynchus
Species Cladorhynchus leucocephalus
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

It gets its name from the red-brown breast band found on breeding adults, but this is mottled or entirely absent in non-breeding adults and juveniles. Its remaining plumage is pied and the eyes are dark brown. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • From 36 cm to 45 cm (Length of specimen)

Wingspan

  • Wingspan data is not yet available.

Synonyms

Distribution


©Atlas of Living Australia: Australian distribution

Distribution and habitat preferences

It is a nomadic stilt from Australia. (Wikipedia)

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References

  • Simpson, K., N. Day and P. Trusler (2004). Field Guide to Birds of Australia: 7th Edition Penguin Group (Australia), Camberwell, Victoria.