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I'd never seen a bird actually lying down before, until
recently. I was a James Cook University in Townsville and I passed a group of 4
Bush Stone-Curlews outside the Biological Sciences buildings - 2 adults and 2
fledged young which had a few wisps of down remaining on their otherwise adult
plumage. One of the young was lying down. Have a look at the link below to see
what I mean.
I thought it might be injured but it got up and walked
away when I came to within a few metres. About half an hour later I passed the
family again and one of the chicks was again lying down. Maybe it just found
this posture comfortable? I know I do :)
Tim Dickson
Townsville
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