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kulon Burhinus oedicnemus

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Identification

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Large bizarre shorebird of open stony heathland and dry grassland. Active mainly at night and spends the day sitting inconspicuously; thus, overlooked easily. Distinctive appearance, with rather large size, streaky brown plumage, big yellow eyes, and thick yellow legs; black-and-white wing pattern shows in flight. Loud piping calls given mainly at night may suggest curlew or oystercatcher.

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