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Bush Stone-curlew

Burhinus grallarius

Photo by MattMarchesi
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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
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Burhinus+%28Burhinus%29+grallarius

Notes:

Common in the gardens and suburbs of Darwin. Spotted in the gardens of Charles Darwin University, 3.20pm.
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Burhinus+%28Burhinus%29+grallarius

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PublishedNovember 26, 2012

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