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Indian Thick-knee

Burhinus indicus

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
40,8 cm
Масса
383,0 g
Семейство
Burhinidae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

The Indian Thick-knee (Burhinus indicus) is a bird species in the family Burhinidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40.8 cm and a weight of 383 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Indian Thick-knee (Burhinus indicus) is a medium 38–41 cm stone-curlew of South Asia. Similar to Eurasian Thick-knee but with scaly upperpart pattern; yellow eye. Inhabits dry rocky and sandy riverbeds, scrub, and open country across the Indian subcontinent and Sri Lanka. Resident; non-migratory. Crepuscular; feeds on invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 40,8 cm 16.1 in
Масса 383,0 g 13.51 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: SC.

Размер кладки

2-3

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Семейство Burhinidae
Genus Burhinus
Виды Burhinus indicus

Distribution

Indian Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Indian Thick-knee endangered?
The Indian Thick-knee has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Indian Thick-knee nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Indian Thick-knee?
The Indian Thick-knee has a wingspan of 40.8 cm, weight of 383.0 g.
What order and family does the Indian Thick-knee belong to?
The Indian Thick-knee (Burhinus indicus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Burhinidae.

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