Shorebirds, Waders

Long legged and alert, the Masked Lapwing is instantly recognisable by its yellow facial wattles and piercing calls.Often found in open grassy areas, it is fiercely protective of its nest […]

At first glance, the Bush Stone-curlew looks like it belongs in a prehistoric painting—long-legged, big-eyed, and eerily still. These birds are ground-dwellers, often seen standing statue-still in open grassy areas […]

A large, cryptic shorebird with striking facial markings and thick legs. It moves slowly and freezes when disturbed.

A bold black and white bird with a long orange bill and legs. Uses its bill to pry open shellfish.

A coastal hunter with two colour forms — dark grey or white — often seen alone, quietly fishing among rocks.