Language: Name
Kriol: Gwelu
Marra: Guwirlu; Ngarug; Gurlambijbij
Ritharrŋu/Wägilak: Guminda
Ngandi: A-gurluwitjjbitjj
Wubuy: Guwilu; Gumioga (juvenile)
Ngalakgan: Guwerluh
Alawa: Guwelewu
Rembarrnga: Gurrubœrlah
English: Bush-stoned Curlew
Scientific: Burhinus grallarius
Group name for birds
Marra Rayi
They insects, snails, small lizards, seed and sometimes small mammals.
They breed from July-January and have elaborate courtship dances.
Eggs are laid in a shallow scrape on the ground and both parents look after the young.
Freezes when approached.
Vocalisations can be mistaken for a woman calling out.
They are nocturnal birds doing all their activities at night.