Eurasian Stone-curlew
Burhinus oedicnemus
Least ConcernAves · Charadriiformes · Burhinidae
About
The Eurasian stone-curlew, Eurasian thick-knee, or simply stone-curlew is a northern species of the Burhinidae (stone-curlew) bird family.
Fun Fact
The name Oedicnemus had been used earlier by the French naturalist Pierre Belon in 1655.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Food consists of insects and other small invertebrates, and occasionally small reptiles, frogs and rodents.
Lifespan
22 years
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance