Great Thick-knee - Burhinus recurvirostris - Burhinidae - Avifauna

Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Aves (Birds) Order: Charadriiformes Family: Burhinidae

Great Thick-knee (Burhinus recurvirostris) - image © Rajiv Lather

Great Thick-knee (Burhinus recurvirostris) is a widespread resident in India, found near banks of rivers and large water bodies. Size: 50-53 cm

Burhinus recurvirostris
Great Thick-Knee


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