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Peruvian Thick-knee
Burhinus superciliaris
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Vulnerable
Wingspan
44.2 cm
Weight
461.6666666666667 g
Family
Burhinidae
Order
Charadriiformes
About
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 44.2 cm | 17.4 in |
| Weight | 461.6666666666667 g | 16.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Conservation Status
Vulnerable
IUCN Red List
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
2
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Family | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Burhinus |
| Species | Burhinus superciliaris |
Distribution
Peruvian Thick-knee has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Present
Not recorded
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is the Peruvian Thick-knee endangered?
The Peruvian Thick-knee has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Peruvian Thick-knee nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Peruvian Thick-knee?
The Peruvian Thick-knee has a wingspan of 44.2 cm, weight of 461.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Peruvian Thick-knee belong to?
The Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Burhinidae.
Similar Birds
Other species in the Burhinidae family
Beach Thick-knee
Esacus magnirostris
Near Threatened
Bush Thick-knee
Burhinus grallarius
Least Concern
Double-striped Thick-knee
Burhinus bistriatus
Least Concern
Eurasian Thick-knee
Burhinus oedicnemus
Least Concern
Great Thick-knee
Esacus recurvirostris
Near Threatened
Indian Thick-knee
Burhinus indicus
Least Concern
Senegal Thick-knee
Burhinus senegalensis
Least Concern
Spotted Thick-knee
Burhinus capensis
Least Concern