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Great Thick-knee

Esacus recurvirostris

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (hayvan)
Phylum
Chordata (Kordalılar)
Class
Aves (kuş)
Order
Charadriiformes (Yağmur kuşları)
Family
Burhinidae
Genus
Esacus
Species
Esacus recurvirostris (Great Thick-knee)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ソリハシオオイシチドリ
Chinese 大石鴴
Spanish Alcaraván piquigrueso indio
French Grand Oedicnème
German Krabbentriel
Portuguese téu-téu-grande
Russian Большая рифовая авдотка
Thai นกกระแตผีใหญ่

Similar Species in Esacus

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Beach Thick-knee
Esacus magnirostris
Near Threatened
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Great Thick-knee?
The scientific name of Great Thick-knee is Esacus recurvirostris. It belongs to the genus Esacus.
What is the conservation status of Great Thick-knee?
Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Great Thick-knee live?
Great Thick-knee is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Great Thick-knee belong to?
Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris) belongs to the genus Esacus, which is part of the taxonomic family Burhinidae.
What kingdom does Great Thick-knee belong to?
Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).
What are the closest relatives of Great Thick-knee?
The closest relatives of Great Thick-knee in the genus Esacus include Beach Thick-knee.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Esacus — 2 Species

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Great Thick-knee
Esacus recurvirostris
NT
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Beach Thick-knee
Esacus magnirostris
NT
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