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Thick-knees (Family Burhinidae) are shorebirds, related to Plovers and Avocets, that don't necessarily live or nest near the water. Species include Stone-curlews, named for their habitat and calls, and Dikkops.

Information in this category explains classification, physical characteristics, social behavior, diet and feeding habits, distribution, habitat types, reproduction, threats, status, and conservation efforts.

  • ARKive: Stone Curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus)  - Discusses status, name derivation, other names, breeding range and habitat, diet, breeding, population decline, and UK conservation programs.
  • Australia Zoo: Bush Stone-curlew (Burhinus grallarius)  - Describes appearance, habitat, diet, breeding, calls, and threat level. Offers PDF version and diaries.
  • Bush Stone-curlew (Burhinus grallarius)  - OzAnimals presents description, size, environment, food, breeding, Australian range, conservation status, and classification.
  • Cape Thick-knee  - Information explains range, habitat, status, scientific name, reproduction, and size of this bird also called a stone-curlew.
  • Double-Striped Thick Knee (Burhinus bistriatus)  - Brookfield Zoo presents length, diet, distribution, habitat, appearance, activity, nesting, related species, and location at the zoo.
  • Kenya Birds: Water Thick-knee  - Brief article gives photograph, scientific and other names, locations, active periods, and where to see.
  • RSPB: Stone-curlew  - Provides videos and illustration, UK status, overview, range, diet, distribution map, breeding, conservation, threats, and population trends.
  • Thick-Knees: Burhinidae  - Offers geographic range, habitat, interaction with people, conservation status, physical characteristics, diet, behavior, and reproduction. Includes link to species account.
 
 
 
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