Stone-Curlew Indian (Burhinus indicus) – India

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Stone-Curlew Indian (Burhinus indicus) – India

The bird was called the Indian Thick-Knee but is now changed to Indian Stone-Curlew (burhinus indicus0; it is smaller than the near identical Eurasian type (burhinus oedicnemus) but with a heavier bill and is darker.

  • Species:Stone-Curlew Indian (Burhinus indicus)
  • Bird Type:Adult - indicus
  • FamilyStone-Curlews, Thick-knees (Burhinidae)
  • Date Taken20060413
  • Location:Gir Asian Lion Reserve
  • Area:Gujarat
  • Country:India
  • Region:Indian Sub Continent ISC
Photo File Ref: BSC05302a Stone-Curlew Indian 1 Gir Gujarat India Apr06 D100A_1
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