Double-striped Thick-knee vs Water Thick-knee
Burhinus bistriatus compared with Burhinus vermiculatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Double-striped Thick-knee | Water Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus bistriatus | Burhinus vermiculatus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.4 cm (19.1 in) | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) |
| Weight | 730.6666666666666 g (25.77 oz) | 315.0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
None
Double-striped Thick-knee only
Water Thick-knee only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Double-striped Thick-knee
Least Concern
Water 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.
Water Thick-knee
Water Thick-knee (Burhinus vermiculatus) is a medium 38–41 cm stone-curlew of sub-Saharan African waterways. Grey-brown above with fine vermiculations; bold white supercilium; large yellow eye; greenish-yellow legs. Inhabits sandy riverbanks, lake shores, and coastal mudflats.