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Great Thick-knee

Esacus recurvirostris

Near Threatened
Envergadura
51,3 cm
Peso
790,0 g
Família
Burhinidae
Ordem
Charadriiformes

The Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris) is a bird species in the family Burhinidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 51.3 cm and a weight of 790 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Sobre

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 51,3 cm 20.2 in
Peso 790,0 g 27.87 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: SC.

Tamanho da postura

1-2

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Great Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Great Thick-knee endangered?
The Great Thick-knee has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Great Thick-knee nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Great Thick-knee?
The Great Thick-knee has a wingspan of 51.3 cm, weight of 790.0 g.
What order and family does the Great Thick-knee belong to?
The Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Burhinidae.

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