Bush Thick-knee vs Beach Thick-knee
Burhinus grallarius compared with Esacus magnirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Bush Thick-knee | Beach Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus grallarius | Esacus magnirostris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 58.2 cm (22.9 in) | 54.2 cm (21.3 in) |
| Weight | 670.0 g (23.63 oz) | 1000.0 g (35.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Bush Thick-knee
Near Threatened
Beach 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.
Beach Thick-knee
Beach Thick-knee (Esacus magnirostris) is a large 53–57 cm stone-curlew of coastal South-East Asia and Australasia. Grey-brown above; heavy black-tipped yellow bill; bold black and white face pattern. Inhabits sandy and rocky beaches, coral reef flats, and mangrove edges from Myanmar east to the Solomons and northern Australia.