Indian Thick-knee vs Beach Thick-knee
Burhinus indicus verglichen mit Esacus magnirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Merkmal | Indian Thick-knee | Beach Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Wissenschaftlicher Name | Burhinus indicus | Esacus magnirostris |
| Ordnung | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Familie | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Erhaltungsstatus | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Länge | — | — |
| Flügelspannweite | 40,8 cm (16.1 in) | 54,2 cm (21.3 in) |
| Gewicht | 383,0 g (13.51 oz) | 1000,0 g (35.27 oz) |
| Ernährung | -- | -- |
| Gelegegröße | 2-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Erhaltungsstatus
Least Concern
Indian Thick-knee
Near Threatened
Beach 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.
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.