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Burhinus capensis



Description

A plover-like bird, this nocturnal bird’s loud piping call is very distinctive at night. It is mottled brown, spotted above and below buff-white. The large eyes, base of bill and long legs are yellow. It lives in open grassland near trees, away from water. Common resident.

          

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