The Eurasian Stone-curlew prefers dry, stony areas for nesting, relying on its mottled appearance to stay hidden from predators. It's mostly active at night, blending into its surroundings during the day. No wonder that most encounters with this species involve individuals fleeing or being observed from a great distance! It has a unique call heard during breeding season. Its diet includes insects, small mammals, and reptiles, hunted primarily at night.
A fun fact? Its nickname, "Dikkop," comes from the Afrikaans word meaning "thick head"and refers to the bird's large, round head and prominent eyes, which give it a somewhat comical appearance.

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Hallo meine lieben Lebensformen,
die Vögel in den (Halb)wüsten und Steppengebieten sind immer wunderbar getarnt. Über diesen Triel eines Trielpärchens (Burhinus oedicnemus insularum) hab ich mich darum sehr gefreut. Ich liebe Triele. Wie sie immer schauen mit ihren großen Augen. Wundervoll.

Ich hab auch endlich Rennvögel gesehen, aber leider nicht fotografieren können. Aber gesehen, endlich.

Tiere sind Freunde und kein Essen oder eine Plage.
Bleibt gesund, glücklich und verliebt.

Der schlimmste Seelenschmerz ist das Fernweh.

M@rcel
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Hello my dear life forms,
the birds in the (semi-)desert and steppe areas are always wonderfully camouflaged. That's why I was so pleased to see this Eurasian Thick-knee (stone curlew) of a pair of Thick-knees (Burhinus oedicnemus insularum). I love them. The way they look with their big eyes. Wonderful.

I also finally saw Cream-colored Coursers, but unfortunately wasn't able to photograph them. But seen, at last.


Animals are friends, not food or a nuisance.
Stay healthy, happy and in love.

The most terrible pain in the soul is wanderlust.

M@rcel
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Stone Curlew in the headlights - check out those giant eyes! 👀 caught this fella by surprise on our way home the other night, first sighting we had in our area ever! I whipped out my phone and took a couple of shots - not the greatest quality, but I’m chuffed that I managed to get a pic 🤠

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