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Red-kneed Dotterel

Red-kneed Dotterel

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The Red-kneed Dotterel is a small, striking shorebird endemic to Australia, easily identified by its distinctive red 'knees' or tibio-tarsal joints. It prefers freshwater wetlands.
Where to spot
Found in a variety of freshwater wetlands, including swamps, marshes, floodplains, and temporary pools, across mainland Australia.
How to spot
Scan the muddy edges of freshwater bodies. Its black cap, white underparts, and the bright red 'knees' are unmistakable. It often wades in shallow water, picking insects from the surface.
When to spot
Can be observed year-round, but movements are highly dependent on rainfall and water availability. Most active during daylight hours.
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File:Red-kneed Dotterel (Erythrogonys cinctus) (8079588976).jpg
File:Erythrogonys cinctus - Chiltern.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Erythrogonys cinctus 28336468.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Erythrogonys cinctus 48944465.jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
File:Red-kneed Dotterel (Erythrogonys cinctus) (8079588976).jpg
Credits: Wikimedia Commons
This dotterel is highly nomadic, moving between inland wetlands in response to rainfall and water levels, which dictate the availability of its invertebrate prey.
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