Dotterel, New Zealand
Description
New Zealand Dotterel (Charadius obscurus). Upper surface pale brown, white band over eyes. Primaries and tail feathers dark brown. Chin and throat white. Under surface white and pale brown.
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It
is
an
endangered
species
endemic
to
NZ.
They
are
found
on
sandy
beaches
and
nest
in
swallow
holes
amongst
the
stones.
They
are
threatened
by
human
activity
and
dogs
along
the
coast
where
they
breed
and
feed.
Accession number
A70.765
Collection type
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