Eurasian Thick-knee vs Beach Thick-knee
Burhinus oedicnemus compared with Esacus magnirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Eurasian Thick-knee | Beach Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus oedicnemus | Esacus magnirostris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 46.7 cm (18.4 in) | 54.2 cm (21.3 in) |
| Weight | 412.5 g (14.55 oz) | 1000.0 g (35.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Eurasian Thick-knee
Near Threatened
Beach Thick-knee
About These Birds
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.
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.