Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Plovers and Lapwings :: Black-fronted Dotterel
Black-fronted Dotterel Elseyornis melanops
Described by: Vieillot (1818)
Alternate common name(s): Black-fronted Plover
Old scientific name(s): Charadrius melanops
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Range
S. Australasia;
Three populations;
Australia (w. to c. and n. Western Australia, Northern Territory, Queensland (Lake Bindegolly), New South Wales (Avalon Swamp and Leeton Swamp), Australian Capital Territory (Kelley's Swamp), Victoria to c. South Australia. Tasmania. New Zealand (e. North Island and e. South Island).
Videos
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Sounds
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References
Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.
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