Double-striped Thick-knee vs Peruvian Thick-knee
Burhinus bistriatus compared with Burhinus superciliaris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Double-striped Thick-knee | Peruvian Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus bistriatus | Burhinus superciliaris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.4 cm (19.1 in) | 44.2 cm (17.4 in) |
| Weight | 730.6666666666666 g (25.77 oz) | 461.6666666666667 g (16.28 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Double-striped Thick-knee
Vulnerable
Peruvian Thick-knee
About These Birds
Double-striped Thick-knee
Double-striped Thick-knee (Burhinus bistriatus) is a large 43–50 cm stone-curlew of Central America and northern South America. Pale grey-brown above; two bold white supercilia; yellow eye; cryptic streaked pattern. Inhabits open dry grasslands, savanna, and agricultural land from Mexico to Brazil and the Caribbean. Largely nocturnal.
Peruvian Thick-knee
Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris) is a medium 38–43 cm stone-curlew of Pacific coastal South America. Sandy-grey with bold white supercilium; large yellow eye; streaked pattern. Restricted to arid coastal plains and desert scrub from Ecuador to northern Chile. Nocturnal; cryptic by day. Feeds on invertebrates.