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Ardeotis australis
The Australian Bustard is one of Australia's largest birds. It is a mainly grey-brown bird, speckled with dark markings, with a pale neck and black crown, with a slight crest and a white eye-brow. There are bold black and white markings on the wing. This species is also called the Plains Turkey or Wild Turkey.
Kimberley Grasslands
Not a great photograph but they are hard to catch.
Spotted on Aug 30, 2014
Submitted on Sep 7, 2014
2 Comments
Thanks Neil. Ive seen a few but have yet to get a good shot. I've seen lots of feathers as our local indigenous population hunt them.
I would love to see one of these. I've heard they are shy and elusive, so you've done well to get a pic.