A large, cryptic shorebird with striking facial markings and thick legs. It moves slowly and freezes when disturbed.
Beach Stone-curlew
Esacus magnirostris
Photo: Shirley HItschmann
Photo: Shirley Hitschmann
Photo: Shirley Hitschmann
Photo: Shirley HItschmann
Bird Description:
Special features:
Broad heavy bill, piercing yellow eye, nocturnal habits
Did you know?:
Beach Stone-curlews are extremely shy and rely on camouflage to stay hidden. Their eerie calls often echo through estuaries at night.
View more information on this bird at Birdlife Australia: https://www.birdsinbackyards.net/species/Esacus-magnirostris
Habitat: Coastal
Location: 1770-Foreshore, 1770-LARC Bird Tour, 1770-Sandbar
Size: Medium to Large
Type of bird: Shorebirds, Waders