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The bird in your photo is a Bush Stone-curlew (also known as Bush Thick Knees) [i]Burhinus grallarius[/i]. These nocturnal, ground dwelling birds do live in the wild around Brisbane and you can often hear their rather eerie, wailing calls at night. During the day, you might walk past these birds without even noticing them as their colouring helps them to blend into their environment. Curlews nest on the ground but can fly and at night the white markings on their wings really stand out. They really are beautiful birds so keep your eyes (and ears!) open as you move around the Brisbane area and you might be lucky enough to encounter a wild one. |
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Karen
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