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Eurasian Thick-knee

Burhinus oedicnemus

Least Concern
翼展
46.7 cm
体重
412.5 g
Burhinidae
Charadriiformes

关于

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
翼展 46.7 cm 18.4 in
体重 412.5 g 14.55 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 36-42 days.

产卵数

1-3

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Burhinidae
Genus Burhinus
物种 Burhinus oedicnemus

Distribution

Eurasian Thick-knee has been recorded in 5 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Eurasian Thick-knee endangered?
The Eurasian Thick-knee has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eurasian Thick-knee nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-26 days. Fledging: 36-42 days.
How big is the Eurasian Thick-knee?
The Eurasian Thick-knee has a wingspan of 46.7 cm, weight of 412.5 g.
What order and family does the Eurasian Thick-knee belong to?
The Eurasian Thick-knee (Burhinus oedicnemus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Burhinidae.

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