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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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.
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
Thanks for quick response Avery, I told her this was the easiest way to find out
Dan
Wot are they like with chips?
Richard :D
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.