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stone curlew |
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stone curlew: see thick-knee thick-knee, common name for terrestrial, Old World birds in the family Burhinidae. The name derives from the bird's thickened tarsal joints. Thick-knees are shy, solitary birds. They are rapid runners with long legs and partially webbed feet, which lack a hind toe. ..... Click the link for more information. . How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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And finally there is one complete field of 44 acres that we leave fallow in an effort to encourage the re-appearance of the traditional birds like the rare stone curlew. |
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