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Bush stone curlew

Burhinus grallarius

Photo by Asterope
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Adult bush "Thick knee"

Habitat:

Suburbia, Bowman creek, Bardon

Notes:

adults drop down on knees and stick necks out when alarmed - emulating a rock or log - Adults call with a haunting sound during the night

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