The Banded Dotterel is a small shorebird found primarily in New Zealand and parts of Australia. It has a distinctive appearance, featuring a brown and white plumage with a prominent black band across its chest. This bird typically inhabits sandy beaches, riverbeds, and coastal areas, where it forages for insects and small invertebrates. Breeding season for the Banded Dotterel occurs from September to February, during which they create shallow nests in the ground. They are known for their unique behavior of performing distraction displays to protect their nests from predators. Conservation efforts are in place to protect their habitats from human activities and environmental changes.