This little guy is a Stone Curlew. Don't worry his wing is not injured but that is exactly what he wants you to think. In all of their brilliance, ground-nesting birds have employed a form of defense against predators hungry for their nestlings. The bird calls out in alarm, pretending to be at death's door. Of course the predator believes this to be an easy meal and follows the bird away from the nest. When the predator is far enough away from the nest the bird miraculously recovers and flys to join its now safe chicks. Bravo and encore!
This little guy is a Stone Curlew. Don't worry his wing is not injured but that is exactly what he wants you to think. In all of their brilliance, ground-nesting birds have employed a form of defense against predators hungry for their nestlings. The bird calls out in alarm, pretending to be at death's door. Of course the predator believes this to be an easy meal and follows the bird away from the nest. When the predator is far enough away from the nest the bird miraculously recovers and flys to join its now safe chicks. Bravo and encore!
brilliant! and check out those legs!
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