About the Peruvian Thick-knee
The Peruvian thick-knee is a species of bird in the family Burhinidae. It is found in Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and pastureland. It is a ground-dwelling bird and feeds on insects and small animals.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Thick-knees (Burhinidae) |
| Species | Hesperoburhinus superciliaris |
| Species Codes | petkne1, PETK, PTKN |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Peruvian Thick-knee belong to?
The Peruvian Thick-knee (Hesperoburhinus superciliaris) belongs to the Thick-knees family (Burhinidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Peruvian Thick-knee?
The Peruvian Thick-knee is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Peruvian Thick-knee?
The Peruvian thick-knee is a species of bird in the family Burhinidae. It is found in Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and pastureland. It is a ground-dwelling bird and feeds...
Where can I report a Peruvian Thick-knee sighting?
You can log sightings of Peruvian Thick-knee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code petkne1, or on iNaturalist.
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