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8th January 2010, 06:30 PM #1
A very trying Turner
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Anyone know what this is
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.
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8th January 2010, 06:37 PM #2
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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
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8th January 2010, 06:45 PM #3
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Thanks for quick response Avery, I told her this was the easiest way to find out
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8th January 2010, 09:41 PM #4
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Wot are they like with chips?
Richard
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9th January 2010, 10:54 AM #5
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what a bustard !!
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.
what if the hokey pokey is really what it's all about?
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