Indian Thick-knee vs Water Thick-knee
Burhinus indicus compared with Burhinus vermiculatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Indian Thick-knee | Water Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus indicus | Burhinus vermiculatus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 40.8 cm (16.1 in) | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) |
| Weight | 383.0 g (13.51 oz) | 315.0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Indian Thick-knee
Least Concern
Water Thick-knee
About These Birds
Indian Thick-knee
Indian Thick-knee (Burhinus indicus) is a medium 38–41 cm stone-curlew of South Asia. Similar to Eurasian Thick-knee but with scaly upperpart pattern; yellow eye. Inhabits dry rocky and sandy riverbeds, scrub, and open country across the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka. Resident; non-migratory. Crepuscular; feeds on invertebrates.
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.