Bush Thick-knee vs Eurasian Thick-knee
Burhinus grallarius compared with Burhinus oedicnemus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bush Thick-knee | Eurasian Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus grallarius | Burhinus oedicnemus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 58.2 cm (22.9 in) | 46.7 cm (18.4 in) |
| Weight | 670.0 g (23.63 oz) | 412.5 g (14.55 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bush Thick-knee
Least Concern
Eurasian Thick-knee
About These Birds
Bush Thick-knee
Bush Thick-knee (Burhinus grallarius) is a large 54–59 cm stone-curlew of Australia. Pale grey-brown above with dark streaking; bold face markings; large yellow eye. Inhabits open woodland, paddocks, parks, and golf courses across mainland Australia. Adapted to suburban environments; nests on open ground.
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.