Spotted Thick-knee vs Eurasian Thick-knee
Burhinus capensis в сравнении с Burhinus oedicnemus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Spotted Thick-knee | Eurasian Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Burhinus capensis | Burhinus oedicnemus |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) | 46,7 cm (18.4 in) |
| Масса | 461,3333333333333 g (16.27 oz) | 412,5 g (14.55 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-3 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Охранный статус
Spotted Thick-knee
Eurasian 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.
Eurasian Thick-knee
Eurasian Thick-knee (Burhinus oedicnemus) is a medium 38–45 cm stone-curlew of Eurasia and North Africa. Sandy-brown above with dark streaking; bold supercilium; large yellow eye; white and dark wing panel in flight. Inhabits dry open habitat: chalk downs, steppe, heathland, and shingle beaches. Migratory; winters in Africa. Crepuscular.