Eurasian Thick-knee
Burhinus oedicnemus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="burhinus-oedicnemus"></birdfyi-bird>The Eurasian Thick-knee (Burhinus oedicnemus) is a bird species in the family Burhinidae, within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.7 cm and a weight of 412.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Alcaraván común de 38–45 cm con llamativos ojos amarillos, distribuido desde Europa hasta el sur de Asia, prefiere terrenos abiertos áridos y crepusculares.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 46,7 cm | 18.4 in |
| Peso | 412,5 g | 14.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 36-42 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-3
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Burhinus |
| Especies | Burhinus oedicnemus |
Distribution
Eurasian Thick-knee has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Eurasian Thick-knee endangered?
How does the Eurasian Thick-knee nest?
How big is the Eurasian Thick-knee?
What order and family does the Eurasian Thick-knee belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Burhinidae family