Anyone know what this is

[westpest]

On a recent trip to QLD spotted this strange looking bird, the thing hanging from its neck seems to be a pouch or bag of some sort. So if anyone from outback Winton or Longreach can identify this bird SWMBO would be most grateful.

[Avery]

It is a male Australian Bustard..

It inflates that huge bag and then roars its mating call.

Birds in Backyards - Australian Bustard (Ardeotis australis) Fact sheet (http://www.birdsinbackyards.net/finder/display.cfm?id=336)

[westpest]

Thanks for quick response Avery, I told her this was the easiest way to find out
Dan

[Daddles]

Wot are they like with chips?

Richard :D

[underfoot]

what a bustard !! :oo:
reminds me of a limerick my dad told me.

the bustards an exquisit fowl
with minimal reason to growl
he escapes what would be
illegitimacy
by grace of a fortunate vowel.