Water Thick-knee vs Great Thick-knee
Burhinus vermiculatus comparé à Esacus recurvirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribut | Water Thick-knee | Great Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Nom scientifique | Burhinus vermiculatus | Esacus recurvirostris |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Famille | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Statut de conservation | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Longueur | — | — |
| Envergure | 39,2 cm (15.4 in) | 51,3 cm (20.2 in) |
| Poids | 315,0 g (11.11 oz) | 790,0 g (27.87 oz) |
| Régime alimentaire | -- | -- |
| Taille de la couvée | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Habitats partagés
Water Thick-knee only
Aucun(e)
Great Thick-knee only
Statut de conservation
Least Concern
Water Thick-knee
Near Threatened
Great Thick-knee
About These Birds
Water Thick-knee
Water Thick-knee (Burhinus vermiculatus) is a medium 38–41 cm stone-curlew of sub-Saharan African waterways. Grey-brown above with fine vermiculations; bold white supercilium; large yellow eye; greenish-yellow legs. Inhabits sandy riverbanks, lake shores, and coastal mudflats.
Great Thick-knee
Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris) is a large 49–54 cm stone-curlew of South and South-East Asia. Brown above; whitish below with streaked breast; massive upturned bill; large yellow eye with black and white face markings. Inhabits shingle banks, sandy riverbeds, and lake shores from Pakistan east to South-East Asia.