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Plains-wanderer
Pedionomus torquatus Gould, 1840
62 gWeight
The plains-wanderer (Pedionomus torquatus) is an atypical species of wading bird, the only representative of family Pedionomidae and genus Pedionomus.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The plains-wanderer (Pedionomus torquatus) is an atypical species of wading bird, the only representative of family Pedionomidae and genus Pedionomus. It is endemic to Australia. Its historic range included much of eastern Australia, including Victoria, New South Wales, South Australia and the Northern Territory, but in recent years, it has become endangered with remaining known populations concentrated in the Riverina region of New South Wales and western Queensland.
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Questions
How big is the Plains-wanderer?
The Plains-wanderer weighs around 62 g.
Where does the Plains-wanderer live?
Its breeding range: Australasia: southeastern Northern Territory and southwestern Queensland to north-central Victoria (east-central Australia).
Is the Plains-wanderer endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Plains-wanderer as Endangered.
What does the Plains-wanderer eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Plains-wanderer in?
It belongs to the family Plains-wanderer (Pedionomidae), order Charadriiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 62 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 89 mm
- Tail
- 27 mm
- Bill
- 16 mm
- Tarsus
- 24 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Australasia: southeastern Northern Territory and southwestern Queensland to north-central Victoria (east-central Australia)
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Charadriiformes
- Family
- Plains-wanderer Pedionomidae
- Genus
- Pedionomus
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