About the Indian Thick-knee
The Indian stone-curlew or Indian thick-knee is a species of bird in the family Burhinidae. It was formerly included as a subspecies of the Eurasian stone-curlew. This species is found in the plains of South and South-eastern Asia. They have large eyes and are brown with streaks and pale marks making it hard to spot against the background of soils and rocks. Mostly active in the dark, they produce calls similar to the true curlews, giving them their names.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Thick-knees (Burhinidae) |
| Species | Burhinus indicus |
| Species Codes | indthk1, ITKN, ISCU, INTK, INSC |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Indian Thick-knee belong to?
The Indian Thick-knee (Burhinus indicus) belongs to the Thick-knees family (Burhinidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Indian Thick-knee?
The Indian stone-curlew or Indian thick-knee is a species of bird in the family Burhinidae. It was formerly included as a subspecies of the Eurasian stone-curlew. This species is found in the plains of South and South-eastern Asia. They have large eyes and are brown with streaks and pale marks makin...
Where can I report a Indian Thick-knee sighting?
You can log sightings of Indian Thick-knee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code indthk1, or on iNaturalist.
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