Stone-curlew

The stone-curlew is a large, mostly nocturnal bird of open, dry habitats, recognized by its big yellow eyes, long legs, and short, strong bill.

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Charadriiformes: A large order of birds that includes shorebirds, gulls, and auks. The stone-curlew is classified within this diverse bird order.
Ground-nesting bird: A bird that lays its eggs directly on the ground rather than in an elevated nest. Stone-curlews nest in shallow scrapes on open ground.
Eurasian stone-curlew: The stone-curlew species native to Europe, North Africa, and southwestern Asia. This is the species most often called simply the stone-curlew in Britain and Europe.
Habitat fragmentation: The division of continuous habitat into smaller, isolated patches. Fragmented dry grasslands leave fewer connected nesting and feeding areas.
Nocturnality: A pattern of being primarily active at night. Night activity helps stone-curlews forage while avoiding the heat of open landscapes.
Insectivore: An animal whose diet consists mainly of insects. Insects form a substantial part of the stone-curlew's food.
Indian stone-curlew: A stone-curlew species found across the Indian subcontinent and parts of Southeast Asia. It is a distinct regional species with similar nocturnal habits and open-country preferences.
Intensive agriculture: Agricultural production using high inputs and frequent, mechanized management. It can remove sparse nesting cover and expose nests to cultivation or machinery.
Cryptic coloration: Color patterns that make an organism difficult to detect against its surroundings. Its mottled plumage blends with bare ground and dry vegetation.
European hare: A large hare native to much of Europe and parts of Asia. Hares and stone-curlews share open farmland and steppe, where habitat management affects both.