Water Thick-knee vs Beach Thick-knee
Burhinus vermiculatus compared with Esacus magnirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Water Thick-knee | Beach Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus vermiculatus | Esacus magnirostris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) | 54.2 cm (21.3 in) |
| Weight | 315.0 g (11.11 oz) | 1000.0 g (35.27 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Water Thick-knee
Near Threatened
Beach Thick-knee
About These Birds
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.
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.