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Burhinus grallarius
Listed as 'Vulnerable', these secretive birds are very shy, freezing & squating to the ground when threatened. At night they have the most mournful cry.
Found in open woodland, often near beaches & on offshore islands. This one was quite close to town near a creek.
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Thank you Arun :)
nice capture !!
Apparently only when frightened Alice. I've never seen one fly personally, I've only rarely seen them on the the ground & mostly heard them at night.
Great shots Leanne. They are weird but I like them.
Do they fly? It sounds like someone needs to build up their confidence.