Double-striped Thick-knee vs Spotted Thick-knee
Burhinus bistriatus compared with Burhinus capensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Double-striped Thick-knee | Spotted Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus bistriatus | Burhinus capensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.4 cm (19.1 in) | 45.0 cm (17.7 in) |
| Weight | 730.6666666666666 g (25.77 oz) | 461.3333333333333 g (16.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Double-striped Thick-knee
Least Concern
Spotted Thick-knee
About These Birds
Double-striped Thick-knee
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.
Spotted Thick-knee
Spotted Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis) is a medium 40–46 cm, heavily spotted stone-curlew of sub-Saharan Africa. Pale brown with bold dark spotting above; large yellow eye; long pale legs. Inhabits open dry woodland, savanna, and rocky hillsides away from water. Strictly nocturnal; rests camouflaged by day. Common across Africa south of the Sahara.