Great Thick-knee
Esacus recurvirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="esacus-recurvirostris"></birdfyi-bird>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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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 51,3 cm | 20.2 in |
| Масса | 790,0 g | 27.87 oz |
Habitat & Range
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: SC.
Размер кладки
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Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Семейство | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Esacus |
| Виды | Esacus recurvirostris |
Distribution
Great Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Burhinidae family