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Field Notes

Description:

Thick neck looks like a predator
Not scared when approached

Species ID Suggestions

Eurasian Stone-curlew

Burhinus oedicnemus

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Liam
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Water Dikkop (Water Thick-knee)

Burhinus vermiculatus
C.Sydes
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Comments (3)
C.Sydes
I believe you are correct Liam, I didn't consider the distribution angle, I was just so pleased to recognise a familiar looking bird, they are very similar in appearance I think
Liam
Burhinus vermiculatus is out of range. The only species of Thick-knee found in Israel is the Eurasian Stone-curlew.
C.Sydes
The general stance and colouring remind me of the Water Dikkop ( or Water Thick-knees as our local ornithological authorities have decreed we must call it these days ;-( I'm assuming there is water nearby, and this bird is nocturnal bird, hunting after dark.
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PublishedJanuary 28, 2012

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