Eurasian stone-curlew
Burhinus oedicnemus
CommonPhoto: Frank Vassen from Brussels, Belgium · CC BY 2.0
Birdomnivore
The Eurasian stone-curlew is a long-legged bird with a striking gaze, found across parts of Europe and Asia. It gets its name from its curlew-like call but belongs to the thick-knee family. These birds blend perfectly into dry, open landscapes where they hunt at dusk.
- Named for its loud, curlew-like call heard at night.
- Has large yellow eyes adapted for twilight hunting.
- Lays its eggs directly on bare ground, relying on camouflage.
GrasslandSavannaFarmEuropeAsia
Read more on WikipediaAt a glance
- Classification
- Bird
- Scientific name
- Burhinus oedicnemus
- Habitat
- Grassland, Savanna, Farm
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Asia
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Least Concern (LC)
