The Black-fronted Dotterel is a small shorebird found in Australia and New Zealand. It has a distinctive black band across its forehead and a white belly, making it easily recognizable. This bird typically inhabits sandy or gravelly riverbanks, mudflats, and coastal areas, where it forages for insects and small invertebrates. These dotterels are known for their unique nesting behavior, often laying eggs in shallow scrapes on the ground. They are social birds, often seen in small groups, and are known to be quite protective of their nests, displaying aggressive behavior towards potential threats.