Great Thick-knee

Esacus recurvirostris

Order:

Charadriiformes

Family:

Burhinidae

Size:

50 to 60 centimeters (20 to 24 inches)

Weight:

550 to 900 grams (1.2 to 2 pounds)

Taxonomy:

Esacus recurvirostris (Cuvier, 1829)

Short Description:

The Great Thick-knee, also known as the Great Stone-curlew (Esacus recurvirostris), is a large, distinctive shorebird with cryptic plumage and a striking appearance. It has a large, thick bill, long legs, and prominent yellow eyes. The upperparts are mottled brown and buff, providing excellent camouflage against sandy and rocky substrates. Great Thick-knees have a unique posture when resting, often squatting close to the ground with their necks stretched out.

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In Pakistan, the Great Thick-knee is primarily found in coastal areas, including sandy beaches, mudflats, and rocky shores. It also inhabits inland habitats such as riverbanks, estuaries, and coastal lagoons. Great Thick-knees are distributed along the coastline of Pakistan, particularly in the southern regions, including Sindh and Balochistan provinces.

Great Thick-knees are primarily nocturnal birds, becoming more active during the evening and night hours. They are well adapted to their coastal habitats, where they feed on a variety of prey, including crabs, mollusks, insects, and small vertebrates. Great Thick-knees use their powerful bills to probe and grasp prey items in sandy or muddy substrates.