Double-striped Thick-knee vs Senegal Thick-knee
Burhinus bistriatus compared with Burhinus senegalensis
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Double-striped Thick-knee | Senegal Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus bistriatus | Burhinus senegalensis |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.4 cm (19.1 in) | 41.4 cm (16.3 in) |
| Weight | 730.6666666666666 g (25.77 oz) | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Double-striped Thick-knee
Least Concern
Senegal 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.
Senegal Thick-knee
Senegal Thick-knee (Burhinus senegalensis) is a medium 32–38 cm stone-curlew of West and Central Africa and the Nile Valley. Sandy-grey above; white supercilium; large yellow eye; long pale legs. Inhabits open riverbanks, sandy shores, and open scrubby land often near water. Common along major African rivers including the Niger and Nile.