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The Bush Stone-curlew (Burhinus grallarius) is a large, ground-dwelling bird endemic to Australia. This bird is a resident of open forest and woodland, preferring a scattering of fallen timber and ground carpeted with dead leaves.
During daytime, Bush Stone-curlews tend to remain inactive, sheltering amongst tall grass or low shrubs and relying on their camouflage to protect them from predators.
Their colouring makes them hard to see in bushland, especially in the dusky shadows and evenings. Bush Stone-curlews are nocturnal birds and feed on insects, seeds and small lizards, all taken from the ground.
When disturbed, they freeze motionless, often in odd-looking postures, as a defense against visual predators.
De Australische griel is een schuwe schemervogel. Deze vogels bewonen de droge gebieden van Australië, waar zij leven van sprinkhanen, kevers, slakken en wormen, en soms ook hagedissen en kleine knaagdiertjes. Deze vogel heeft een goede schutkleur. Wanneer ze in gevaar zijn, gaan ze instinctief languit op de grond liggen tussen droge bladeren en hout, waardoor ze weinig opvallen.
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