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Bush Thick-knee

Burhinus grallarius

Least Concern
Envergadura
58,2 cm
Peso
670,0 g
Familia
Burhinidae
Orden
Charadriiformes

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Bush Thick-knee (Burhinus grallarius) is a large 54–59 cm stone-curlew of Australia. Pale grey-brown above with dark streaking; bold face markings; large yellow eye. Inhabits open woodland, paddocks, parks, and golf courses across mainland Australia. Adapted to suburban environments; nests on open ground.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 58,2 cm 22.9 in
Peso 670,0 g 23.63 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 47-59 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas)
Familia Burhinidae
Genus Burhinus
Especies Burhinus grallarius

Distribution

Bush Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Bush Thick-knee endangered?
The Bush Thick-knee has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bush Thick-knee nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 47-59 days.
How big is the Bush Thick-knee?
The Bush Thick-knee has a wingspan of 58.2 cm, weight of 670.0 g.
What order and family does the Bush Thick-knee belong to?
The Bush Thick-knee (Burhinus grallarius) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Burhinidae.

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