Beach Thick-knee
Esacus magnirostris
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À propos
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 54,2 cm | 21.3 in |
| Poids | 1000,0 g | 35.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 30 days. Fledging: 84 days.
Taille de la couvée
1
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Esacus |
| Espèces | Esacus magnirostris |
Distribution
Beach Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Burhinidae family