During the day, bush stone-curlews tend to remain inactive, sheltering amongst tall grass or the shade of shrubs and trees, relying on their cryptic plumage to protect them from predators.[5] When disturbed, they freeze motionless, often in odd-looking postures. For visual predators like raptors and humans this works well, but it serves little purpose with animals that hunt by scent such as foxes, dingoes or goannas.[citation needed] Approaching the camouflaged individual does not dissuade it from this behaviour, maintaining the rigid posture even if handled.[7] If moving from a disturbance they crouch and walk stealthily into vegetation, only attempting to fly if vigorously pursued.[5]