Peruvian Thick-knee
Burhinus superciliaris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="burhinus-superciliaris"></birdfyi-bird>The Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris) is a bird species in the family Burhinidae, within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.2 cm and a weight of 461.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Ave limícola de 38–43 cm que habita las costas del Pacífico en Perú y Chile, vive en llanuras costeras áridas y desiertos, es nocturna y se alimenta de invertebrados.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 44,2 cm | 17.4 in |
| Peso | 461,6666666666667 g | 16.28 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas) |
| Familia | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Burhinus |
| Especies | Burhinus superciliaris |
Distribution
Peruvian Thick-knee has been recorded in 6 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
Is the Peruvian Thick-knee endangered?
How does the Peruvian Thick-knee nest?
How big is the Peruvian Thick-knee?
What order and family does the Peruvian Thick-knee belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Burhinidae family