Beach Stone-curlew - Esacus neglectus

This is a thick-set wader with a powerful bill. It is restricted to mainly the northern coastline of Australia where is feeds on beaches and mudflats, particularly where there are mangroves nearby, hunting crabs and other small creatures.

Beach Stone-curlew - Esacus neglectus


Cairns Esplanade, Queensland, Australia
July 2007

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