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Eurasian stone-curlew
Burhinus oedicnemus
50.5839, 3.88647
Field Notes
Description:
"It is a medium-sized wader with a strong yellow and black beak, large yellow eyes, and cryptic plumage. The bird is striking in flight, with black and white wing markings."
Habitat:
The stone curlew occurs throughout Europe, north Africa and southwestern Asia. It is a summer migrant in the more temperate European and Asian parts of its range, wintering in Africa.
Notes:
Spotted at the Pairi Daïza park.
Reference Links:
Eurasian Stone-curlew
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PublishedAugust 12, 2011
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