Peruvian Thick-knee
Burhinus superciliaris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="burhinus-superciliaris"></birdfyi-bird>The Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris) is a bird species in the family Burhinidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.2 cm and a weight of 461.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris) is a medium 38–43 cm stone-curlew of Pacific coastal South America. Sandy-grey with bold white supercilium; large yellow eye; streaked pattern. Restricted to arid coastal plains and desert scrub from Ecuador to northern Chile. Nocturnal; cryptic by day. Feeds on invertebrates.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 44,2 cm | 17.4 in |
| الوزن | 461,6666666666667 g | 16.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
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السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC.
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Burhinus |
| الأنواع | Burhinus superciliaris |
Distribution
Peruvian Thick-knee has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Burhinidae family