Family
Burhinidae
Habits
Diurnal Nocturnal,
Habitat
Coastal, Undisturbed beaches and islands of coast; tidal mudflats; mangroves.
Breeding
October to February, 1 to 2; creamy-white, streaks and blotches of olive-brown. Incubation is by both sexes.
Parks
Kakadu National Park
Diet
Carnivore, Small crustaceans and shell-fish.
Details
| Common Name: |
Beach Stone-curlew, Beach Thick-knee |
Scientific Name: |
Esacus magnirostris |
| Sub Order: |
Unavailable |
Order: |
Charadriiformes |
| Class: |
Aves |
Category: |
Native |
| Status: |
Least Concern |
Size: |
560 mm. |
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