Bush Stone-curlew
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Bush Stone-curlew
Burhinus grallarius
The Bush Stone-curlew is a funny-looking bird with long legs and big eyes. It likes to stay hidden during the day and comes out at night to look for food like insects and small animals.
Habitat: Grasslands
Appearance
The Bush Stone-curlew has a mottled grey-brown body that blends perfectly with dry leaves and ground cover. It features large, piercing yellow eyes, long greenish-grey legs with thick 'knees', and a relatively thick, short bill. Its distinctive markings include streaked underparts and a pale eyebrow.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumChordataClassAvesOrderCharadriiformesFamilyBurhinidaeGenusBurhinus
Category
BirdsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Bush Stone-curlew chicks are precocial, able to run and forage soon after hatching!
Their haunting, wailing calls are often heard echoing through the night in Australia!
These birds often stand on one leg for long periods, appearing like feathered statues!
They sometimes perform unique "dance" displays, especially during courtship rituals!
Special abilities
Ability
Master of Stillness
Bush Stone-curlews can freeze perfectly still for hours, relying on their camouflage to become almost invisible.
Ability
Night Hunter Eyes
Bush Stone-curlews have huge yellow eyes that help them hunt small prey expertly under the cover of darkness.
Ability
Broken Wing Bluff
Bush Stone-curlews can fake a broken wing to distract predators away from their vulnerable eggs or chicks.
Ability
Eerie Vocalizations
Bush Stone-curlews can make loud, wailing calls to communicate with each other or warn of danger.
Measurements & details
- Length
- 54-60 cm
- Wingspan
- 80-100 cm
- Weight
- 0.6-1.1 kg
- Lifespan
- 10-15 years
- Top Speed
- 60 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1-2
- Incubation
- 28-32 days
Diet & Feeding
They are nocturnal hunters, feasting on insects, small reptiles, and even tiny mammals they find!
Primary Foods
- beetles
- grasshoppers
- spiders
- lizards
- mice
- frogs
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Red Fox
Vulpes vulpes
Introduced predator that hunts adults and chicks.
eaten by
Dingo
Canis dingo
Native predator, often preys on eggs, chicks, and adults.
hunts
Black Rat
Rattus rattus
Bush Stone-curlews hunt and eat these small rodents.
eaten by
Domestic Cat
Felis catus
Feral cats are significant predators of eggs and chicks.
Traits
Feathered
Feathered describes animals, primarily birds, possessing a covering of feathers.
Solitary
Solitary animals live alone for most of their lives, only interacting with others for mating or parental care.
Camouflaged
Camouflaged describes organisms that possess coloring or patterns that allow them to blend into their environment.
Grassland
Grassland habitats are terrestrial biomes dominated by grasses and herbaceous plants, supporting a variety of grazing animals.
Insectivorous
This trait identifies organisms whose diet primarily consists of insects and other small invertebrates.
Speedster
This trait identifies organisms that exhibit exceptional swiftness in movement for hunting, escape, or travel.
Nocturnal
Nocturnal animals are primarily active during the nighttime hours, typically resting or sleeping during the day.
Also known as
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
If you see a Bush Stone-curlew, watch quietly from a distance so you don’t scare it.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Bush Stone-curlew?
54-60 cm
What is Bush Stone-curlew's wingspan?
80-100 cm
How much does Bush Stone-curlew weigh?
0.6-1.1 kg
How long does Bush Stone-curlew live?
10-15 years
How fast can Bush Stone-curlew move?
60 km/h
What does Bush Stone-curlew eat?
They are nocturnal hunters, feasting on insects, small reptiles, and even tiny mammals they find!
Where is Bush Stone-curlew usually found?
Grasslands
How does Bush Stone-curlew hunt?
Foraging
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