Eurasian Stone-curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus) — Least Concern Aves

Eurasian Stone-curlew

Burhinus oedicnemus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · 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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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