About the Double-striped Thick-knee
The double-striped thick-knee 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.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Thick-knees (Burhinidae) |
| Species | Hesperoburhinus bistriatus |
| Species Codes | dstkne, DSTK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Double-striped Thick-knee belong to?
The Double-striped Thick-knee (Hesperoburhinus bistriatus) belongs to the Thick-knees family (Burhinidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Double-striped Thick-knee?
The double-striped thick-knee 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....
Where can I report a Double-striped Thick-knee sighting?
You can log sightings of Double-striped Thick-knee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code dstkne, or on iNaturalist.
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