Double-striped Thick-knee vs Great Thick-knee
Burhinus bistriatus compared with Esacus recurvirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Double-striped Thick-knee | Great Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus bistriatus | Esacus recurvirostris |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.4 cm (19.1 in) | 51.3 cm (20.2 in) |
| Weight | 730.6666666666666 g (25.77 oz) | 790.0 g (27.87 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Shared Habitats
Double-striped Thick-knee only
None
Great Thick-knee only
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Double-striped Thick-knee
Near Threatened
Great 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.
Great Thick-knee
Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris) is a large 49–54 cm stone-curlew of South and South-East Asia. Brown above; whitish below with streaked breast; massive upturned bill; large yellow eye with black and white face markings. Inhabits shingle banks, sandy riverbeds, and lake shores from Pakistan east to South-East Asia.