Eurasian Thick-knee
Burhinus oedicnemus
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Eurasian Thick-knee (Burhinus oedicnemus) is a medium 38–45 cm stone-curlew of Eurasia and North Africa. Sandy-brown above with dark streaking; bold supercilium; large yellow eye; white and dark wing panel in flight. Inhabits dry open habitat: chalk downs, steppe, heathland, and shingle beaches. Migratory; winters in Africa. Crepuscular.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 46.7 cm | 18.4 in |
| Weight | 412.5 g | 14.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 36-42 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Burhinus |
| Species | Burhinus oedicnemus |
Distribution
Eurasian Thick-knee has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Burhinidae family