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Peruvian Thick-knee

Burhinus superciliaris

Vulnerable
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
44,2 cm
Khối Lượng
461,6666666666667 g
Họ
Burhinidae
Bộ
Charadriiformes

The Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris) is a bird species in the family Burhinidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 44.2 cm and a weight of 461.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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Giới Thiệu

Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris) is a medium 38–43 cm stone-curlew of Pacific coastal South America. Sandy-grey with bold white supercilium; large yellow eye; streaked pattern. Restricted to arid coastal plains and desert scrub from Ecuador to northern Chile. Nocturnal; cryptic by day. Feeds on invertebrates.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 44,2 cm 17.4 in
Khối Lượng 461,6666666666667 g 16.28 oz

Habitat & Range

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: SC.

Số Trứng

2

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Peruvian Thick-knee has been recorded in 6 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

Is the Peruvian Thick-knee endangered?
The Peruvian Thick-knee has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Peruvian Thick-knee nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Peruvian Thick-knee?
The Peruvian Thick-knee has a wingspan of 44.2 cm, weight of 461.6666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Peruvian Thick-knee belong to?
The Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Burhinidae.

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