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Burhinus bistriatus
About 50 cm, and 780g. Large erect stance; long legs;small feet, large head and big yellow eyes. This bird is avtive at night in the savanna areas, pastures fields, and openings.
North Pacific lowlands in Costa Rica (DRY FOREST), recently I have seen it in the middle pacific(rainforest)
Spotted on Aug 29, 2008
Submitted on Aug 31, 2011
2 Comments
Siempre observadora y detallista,
They have such beautiful large yellow eyes that give them a reptilian appearance, I love them.