Double-striped Thick-knee vs Eurasian Thick-knee
Burhinus bistriatus compared with Burhinus oedicnemus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Double-striped Thick-knee | Eurasian Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus bistriatus | Burhinus oedicnemus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.4 cm (19.1 in) | 46.7 cm (18.4 in) |
| Weight | 730.6666666666666 g (25.77 oz) | 412.5 g (14.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Double-striped Thick-knee
Least Concern
Eurasian 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.
Eurasian Thick-knee
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.