Double-striped Thick-knee
Burhinus bistriatus
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Double-striped Thick-knee (Burhinus bistriatus) is a large 43–50 cm stone-curlew of Central America and northern South America. Pale grey-brown above; two bold white supercilia; yellow eye; cryptic streaked pattern. Inhabits open dry grasslands, savanna, and agricultural land from Mexico to Brazil and the Caribbean. Largely nocturnal.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 48.4 cm | 19.1 in |
| Weight | 730.6666666666666 g | 25.77 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 26-27 days.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Burhinus |
| Species | Burhinus bistriatus |
Distribution
Double-striped Thick-knee has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Burhinidae family