While hotly debated among ornithologists, many leading figures believe that its perpetual expression of disappointment stems from the fact that its name is anatomically incorrect. The prominent leg joints on birds are ankles, not knees, and how could these ape taxonomists be so fucking stupid?

I really love these guys! #birdphotography #birds

Curlew?

Bush thick-knee aka bush stone curlew.

We saw them all over Australia. I adore them.