large bill; distinct face pattern; black bar on wing (Australia; 2006-06-20)
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Beach Stone-curlew
Esacus neglectus
Native Range:
Australian Region and Oriental Region
Notes:
stone-curlews are also known as "thick-knees" because they do indeed apear to have thick knees (although this is actually the ankle joint); this beach-dwelling species has a distinctive facial pattern as well as a bold black stripe on the wing; less nocturnal than most other stone -curlews; no sexual dimorphism.
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