Spotted Thick-knee vs Water Thick-knee
Burhinus capensis в сравнении с Burhinus vermiculatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Характеристика | Spotted Thick-knee | Water Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Научное название | Burhinus capensis | Burhinus vermiculatus |
| Отряд | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Семейство | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Охранный статус | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Длина | — | — |
| Размах крыльев | 45,0 cm (17.7 in) | 39,2 cm (15.4 in) |
| Масса | 461,3333333333333 g (16.27 oz) | 315,0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Питание | -- | -- |
| Размер кладки | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Общие среды обитания
Нет
Spotted Thick-knee only
Water Thick-knee only
Охранный статус
Least Concern
Spotted Thick-knee
Least Concern
Water 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.
Water Thick-knee
Water Thick-knee (Burhinus vermiculatus) is a medium 38–41 cm stone-curlew of sub-Saharan African waterways. Grey-brown above with fine vermiculations; bold white supercilium; large yellow eye; greenish-yellow legs. Inhabits sandy riverbanks, lake shores, and coastal mudflats.