Spotted Thick-knee vs Great Thick-knee
Burhinus capensis compared with Esacus recurvirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Thick-knee | Great Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus capensis | Esacus recurvirostris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.0 cm (17.7 in) | 51.3 cm (20.2 in) |
| Weight | 461.3333333333333 g (16.27 oz) | 790.0 g (27.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Spotted Thick-knee
Near Threatened
Great Thick-knee
About These Birds
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.
Great Thick-knee
Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris) is a large 49–54 cm stone-curlew of South and South-East Asia. Brown above; whitish below with streaked breast; massive upturned bill; large yellow eye with black and white face markings. Inhabits shingle banks, sandy riverbeds, and lake shores from Pakistan east to South-East Asia.