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Posted: **Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:26 pm**

We spotted this bird on our travels and I.m not sure what it is. This was taken on the side of the road. The bird was very nervous and flew over the fence and I couldn't get any better shots.

Anyone know what this one is?
Cheers,
Mick

Posted: **Tue Jul 18, 2006 8:34 pm**

An Australian Bustard?

Posted: **Tue Jul 18, 2006 9:29 pm**

NikonUser wrote:An Australian Bustard?

Correct. It most certainly is a Bustard, also known as a Plains turkey or wild turkey. They quite rare in east and southeast Australia and having a more common population on Cape York.

Posted: **Tue Jul 18, 2006 10:48 pm**

yep
australian bustard, they are mainly ground dwelling and nesting birds relatively common in outback areas in mid-northern qld (not sure about other areas

Posted: **Wed Jul 19, 2006 9:53 am**

Thanks guys. My wife and I spotted several of these in southern outback Qld and some in northern outback NSW.

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