Eurasian Thick-knee
Burhinus oedicnemus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="burhinus-oedicnemus"></birdfyi-bird>The Eurasian Thick-knee (Burhinus oedicnemus) is a bird species in the family Burhinidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 46.7 cm and a weight of 412.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 46,7 cm | 18.4 in |
| Ağırlık | 412,5 g | 14.55 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 36-42 days.
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Burhinus |
| Türler | Burhinus oedicnemus |
Distribution
Eurasian Thick-knee has been recorded in 5 countries.
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External Databases
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Burhinidae family