Bar-tailed Godwits are quite large waders, with females being bigger than males. The Bar-tailed Godwit is mainly mottled brown above and lighter and more uniform buff below. It has dull white underwings, and a long, slightly upturned bill.
As the name suggests, the white tail is barred with brown. This is the non-breeding plumage of the Bar-tailed Godwit and is the main phase seen in Australia. The breeding plumage is darker and more rufous, with females duller than males. Young birds resemble non-breeding birds.
Bar-tailed Godwits arrive in Australia each year in August from breeding grounds in the northern hemisphere. Birds are more numerous in northern Australia.
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Gorgeous photos, Liz!
Just lovely.
Gorgeous birds and lovely series of photos. Have a happy weekend!
Fabulous photographs of these birds.
Wonderful birds - always like watching these - one day I'll get some shots that do not have to be cropped too much!!
Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne
Hello, I love your Godwit photos. Well done! Thank you for linking up and sharing your post. Have a happy weekend.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
A wonderful informative post of these lovely wading birds!
Great photos and birds.
Cool shots!
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