Stone-curlew

From the genus Burhinus. The Burhinus are commonly called thick-knee, stone-curlew or dikkop. They are medium-sized, terrestrial waders, though they are generally found in semi-arid to arid, open areas. Only some species of Burhinus are associated with water. Burhinus are characterised by their long legs, long wings and cryptic plumage. Most species have a short, thick, strong bill. Stone-curlews are found all over the world except Antarctica. They are mainly tropical, with the greatest diversity in the Old World.

 

This particular one had a young chick with it. I failed to get a decent photograph of the pair of them, foliage and a far too long lens were to blame.

 

Olympus EM-1ii, 300mm F5.6, 1/1250 ISO 800

 

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