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Bush Stone-curlew

Burhinus grallarius

Photo by CataAna
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These birds came out at dawn, on the lawns in front of the houses. They looked really funny with the long legs and looking like they were wearing jackets and caps.

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Bush Stone-curlew

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Bush Stone-curlew

Burhinus grallarius

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Comments (2)
CataAna
Thanks Lori! There were many on Magnetic Island, they just came from nowhere before sunset. I do hope their numbers will grow everywhere, they are so cute.
lori.tas
It's a Threatened species in some parts of its range. Which might be why yours appears to be wearing a leg band.

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