Spencer & Gillen

A journey through Aboriginal Australia

Bush-stone Curlew, Burhinus grallarius, wiliaru

Notes

Wintaku — A curlew which gives its name to a totemic group. Walpari tribe. (NorTCA, glossary)

Totem Details

Common Name
Bush-stone Curlew
Scientific Name
Burhinus grallarius
Kaytetye Name
wiliaru
Alternative Spellings
  • wintaku