Bush Thick-knee
Burhinus grallarius
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<birdfyi-bird slug="burhinus-grallarius"></birdfyi-bird>The Bush Thick-knee (Burhinus grallarius) is a bird species in the family Burhinidae, within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 58.2 cm and a weight of 670 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Burhinidae family