Spotted Thick-knee vs Bush Thick-knee

Burhinus capensis comparé à Burhinus grallarius

Side-by-Side Comparison

Attribut Spotted Thick-knee Bush Thick-knee
Nom scientifique Burhinus capensis Burhinus grallarius
Ordre Charadriiformes Charadriiformes
Famille Burhinidae Burhinidae
Statut de conservation Least Concern Least Concern
Longueur
Envergure 45,0 cm (17.7 in) 58,2 cm (22.9 in)
Poids 461,3333333333333 g (16.27 oz) 670,0 g (23.63 oz)
Régime alimentaire -- --
Taille de la couvée 1-3 2
Population Trend

Habitat Comparison

Habitats partagés

Spotted Thick-knee only

Aucun(e)

Bush Thick-knee only

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

Spotted Thick-knee

Least Concern

Bush Thick-knee

About These Birds

Spotted Thick-knee

Spotted Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis) is a medium 40–46 cm, heavily spotted stone-curlew of sub-Saharan Africa. Pale brown with bold dark spotting above; large yellow eye; long pale legs. Inhabits open dry woodland, savanna, and rocky hillsides away from water. Strictly nocturnal; rests camouflaged by day. Common across Africa south of the Sahara.

Bush Thick-knee

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.

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