About the Eurasian Thick-knee
The Eurasian stone-curlew, Eurasian thick-knee, or simply stone-curlew is a northern species of the Burhinidae (stone-curlew) bird family.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Thick-knees (Burhinidae) |
| Species | Burhinus oedicnemus |
| Species Codes | eutkne1, ESCU, EUSC, ETKN, STCU, EUTK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Eurasian Thick-knee belong to?
The Eurasian Thick-knee (Burhinus oedicnemus) belongs to the Thick-knees family (Burhinidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Eurasian Thick-knee?
The Eurasian stone-curlew, Eurasian thick-knee, or simply stone-curlew is a northern species of the Burhinidae (stone-curlew) bird family....
Where can I report a Eurasian Thick-knee sighting?
You can log sightings of Eurasian Thick-knee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code eutkne1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
10
Species in Family
4,369
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