Indian Thick-knee
Burhinus indicus
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Indian Thick-knee (Burhinus indicus) is a medium 38–41 cm stone-curlew of South Asia. Similar to Eurasian Thick-knee but with scaly upperpart pattern; yellow eye. Inhabits dry rocky and sandy riverbeds, scrub, and open country across the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka. Resident; non-migratory. Crepuscular; feeds on invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 40,8 cm | 16.1 in |
| الوزن | 383,0 g | 13.51 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2-3
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Burhinus |
| الأنواع | Burhinus indicus |
Distribution
Indian Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Burhinidae family