Double-striped thick-knee

Burhinus bistriatus

The double-striped thick-knee (Hesperoburhinus bistriatus) is a stone-curlew, a group of waders in the family Burhinidae.

Family: Burhinidae Order: Charadriiformes Conservation: Least Concern
Double-striped thick-knee

About the Double-striped thick-knee

The double-striped thick-knee (Hesperoburhinus bistriatus) is a stone-curlew, a group of waders in the family Burhinidae. The vernacular name refers to the prominent joints in the long greenish-grey legs, and bistriatus to the two stripes of the head pattern.

Fun Facts About Double-striped thick-knee

  • The double-striped thick-knee (Hesperoburhinus bistriatus) is a stone-curlew, a group of waders in the family Burhinidae.

Conservation Status

The Double-striped thick-knee is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.

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Taxonomy & Classification

OrderCharadriiformes
FamilyBurhinidae
GenusBurhinus
SpeciesBurhinus bistriatus

Range & Habitat

Range map of Double-striped thick-knee

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