Bush Stone Curlew
Scientific Name
Burhinus grallarius
Conservation Status
The IUCN red list considers the bush stone curlew to be a least concern species. Their population is decreasing though as a result of increasing threats.
This animal can not visit your location for a presentation.
This animal is not used for Wilbur’s Wildlife event displays.
This animal is on show during private zoo tours.
Our Animals
Wilbur’s Wildlife welcomed our first bush stone curlew in November 2018. Named Louis our curlew has quickly settled in to the large aviary which he shares with our Tawny Frogmouth Otis. He is taking well to training and will eventually become part of our presentation team.
Quick Facts
This species is also known as the bush thick knee.
References
BirdLife International 2016. Burhinus grallarius. The IUCN Red List of Threatened Species 2016: e.T22693600A93415183. http://dx.doi.org/10.2305/IUCN.UK.2016-3.RLTS.T22693600A93415183.en. Downloaded on 04 January 2019.
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