Bush Stone-curlew
Burhinus grallarius
-12.3729, 130.87
Field Notes
Description:
The Bush Stone-curlew is a large long-legged bird that is well camouflaged in grey and brown colours. When approached it freezes. Often active at night, when its loud wailing sound can be heard from a long distance. Sometimes seen in the outer suburbs
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Notes:
Common in the gardens and suburbs of Darwin. Spotted in the gardens of Charles Darwin University, 3.20pm.
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