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stone curlew
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stone curlew, thick-knee, Burhinus oedicnemusnoun
large-headed large-eyed crepuscular or nocturnal shorebird of the Old World and tropical America having a thickened knee joint
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stone curlewnoun
Several species of large terrestrial birds in the family Burhinidae.
Etymology: From stone + curlew
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stone curlew
The stone curlew, also known as the Eurasian stone-curlew or Eurasian thick-knee, is a species of bird in the family Burhinidae. It gets its common name from its preference for dry, stony habitats and its eerie, curlew-like call. Stone curlew is a medium to large bird, characterized by its long legs, strong beak, large yellow eyes, and mottled brown and white feathers. They are usually found in Europe, North Africa, and western Asia. They are predominantly nocturnal, feeding on insects, small mammals, and occasionally reptiles and amphibians.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of stone curlew in Chaldean Numerology is: 4
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of stone curlew in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
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