Spotted Thick-knee vs Beach Thick-knee
Burhinus capensis comparado com Esacus magnirostris
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Atributo | Spotted Thick-knee | Beach Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Nome científico | Burhinus capensis | Esacus magnirostris |
| Ordem | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Família | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Estado de conservação | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Comprimento | — | — |
| Envergadura | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) | 54,2 cm (21.3 in) |
| Peso | 461,3333333333333 g (16.27 oz) | 1000,0 g (35.27 oz) |
| Dieta | -- | -- |
| Tamanho da postura | 1-3 | 1 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Estado de conservação
Least Concern
Spotted Thick-knee
Near Threatened
Beach 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.
Beach Thick-knee
Beach Thick-knee (Esacus magnirostris) is a large 53–57 cm stone-curlew of coastal South-East Asia and Australasia. Grey-brown above; heavy black-tipped yellow bill; bold black and white face pattern. Inhabits sandy and rocky beaches, coral reef flats, and mangrove edges from Myanmar east to the Solomons and northern Australia.