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Peruvian Thick-knee

Burhinus superciliaris

Vulnerable
Envergadura
44,2 cm
Peso
461,6666666666667 g
Família
Burhinidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

The Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris) is a bird species in the family Burhinidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). 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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Sobre

Ave limícola de 38–43 cm da costa do Pacífico no Peru e Chile, habita planícies costeiras áridas e desertos, é noturna e alimenta-se 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 conservação

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC.

Tamanho da postura

2

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Família Burhinidae
Genus Burhinus
Espécies Burhinus superciliaris

Distribution

Peruvian Thick-knee has been recorded in 6 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Peruvian Thick-knee endangered?
The Peruvian Thick-knee has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Peruvian Thick-knee nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Peruvian Thick-knee?
The Peruvian Thick-knee has a wingspan of 44.2 cm, weight of 461.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Peruvian Thick-knee belong to?
The Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Burhinidae.

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