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Eurasian Thick-knee
Burhinus oedicnemus
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Least Concern
Envergadura
46,7 cm
Peso
412,5 g
Família
Burhinidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes
Sobre
Alcaravão europeu de 38–45 cm com olhos amarelos marcantes, distribuído da Europa ao sul da Ásia, prefere terrenos abertos áridos, de hábitos crepusculares.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 46,7 cm | 18.4 in |
| Peso | 412,5 g | 14.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
IUCN Red List
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 36-42 days.
Tamanho da postura
1-3
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Família | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Burhinus |
| Espécies | Burhinus oedicnemus |
Distribution
Eurasian Thick-knee has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Presente
Not recorded
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External Databases
Perguntas frequentes
Is the Eurasian Thick-knee endangered?
The Eurasian Thick-knee has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eurasian Thick-knee nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 36-42 days.
How big is the Eurasian Thick-knee?
The Eurasian Thick-knee has a wingspan of 46.7 cm, weight of 412.5 g.
What order and family does the Eurasian Thick-knee belong to?
The Eurasian Thick-knee (Burhinus oedicnemus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Burhinidae.
Similar Birds
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Least Concern
Great Thick-knee
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Bush Thick-knee
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Least Concern
Peruvian Thick-knee
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Vulnerable
Beach Thick-knee
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Near Threatened
Indian Thick-knee
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Least Concern