Double-striped Thick-knee vs Indian Thick-knee
Burhinus bistriatus compared with Burhinus indicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Double-striped Thick-knee | Indian Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus bistriatus | Burhinus indicus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.4 cm (19.1 in) | 40.8 cm (16.1 in) |
| Weight | 730.6666666666666 g (25.77 oz) | 383.0 g (13.51 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Double-striped Thick-knee
Least Concern
Indian 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.
Indian Thick-knee
Indian Thick-knee (Burhinus indicus) is a medium 38–41 cm stone-curlew of South Asia. Similar to Eurasian Thick-knee but with scaly upperpart pattern; yellow eye. Inhabits dry rocky and sandy riverbeds, scrub, and open country across the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka. Resident; non-migratory. Crepuscular; feeds on invertebrates.