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Indian Thick-knee

Burhinus indicus

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
40,8 cm
Khối Lượng
383,0 g
Họ
Burhinidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 40,8 cm 16.1 in
Khối Lượng 383,0 g 13.51 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: SC.

Số Trứng

2-3

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Họ Burhinidae
Genus Burhinus
Loài Burhinus indicus

Distribution

Indian Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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