Bush Stone-curlew
🐦 Birds
Bush Stone-curlew
Bush Stone-curlew
Burhinus grallarius
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About
A nocturnal bird endemic to Australia. Their large yellow eyes allow them to see in the dark and catch insects and small animals on the ground.
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References
Birds of the World: Bush Stone-curlew
BirdLife DataZone: Bush Stone-curlew
AviList: The Global Avian Checklist v2025b
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Habitat
Grassland/Open Forest
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Lifespan
20-30 years
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Size
Approximately 54-59cm
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Scientific Name
Burhinus grallarius
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Classification
Charadriiformes › Burhinidae › Burhinus
🏛 Where to See 18
Asia-Pacific 8
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Taronga Zoo Sydney
Australia
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Ballarat Wildlife Park
Australia
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Healesville Sanctuary
Australia
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Phillip Island Wildlife Park
Australia
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Melbourne Zoo
Australia
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National Zoo & Aquarium
Australia
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Adventure World
Japan
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Tama Zoological Park
Japan
Europe 9
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Burgers' Zoo
Netherlands
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Rotterdam Zoo
Netherlands
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Zoologicka Zahrada Praha
Czech Republic
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Zoologischer Garten Duisburg
Germany
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Wilhelma, Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten
Germany
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Weltvogelpark Walsrode
Germany
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Parc des Oiseaux
France
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Dierenpark Planckendael
Belgium
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Pairi Daiza
Belgium
Africa 1
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Cape Town's World of Birds
South Africa