Burhinidae
Sign in to saveThe stone-curlews, also known as dikkops or thick-knees, consist of 10 species within the family Burhinidae, and are found throughout the tropical and temperate parts of the world, with two or more species occurring in some areas of Africa, Asia, and Australia. Despite the group being classified as waders, most species have a preference for arid or semiarid habitats.
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Stone-curlews, also called dikkops or thick-knees, are a family of 10 bird species found in tropical and temperate regions around the world, particularly in Africa, Asia, and Australia. Though classified as waders, most of these birds prefer dry or semi-dry environments rather than the wet habitats typical of other wading birds.
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Species
thick-knees, stone curlews & dikkops
FAMILY
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderCharadriiformes
- FamilyBurhinidae
Habitatmarine, brackish, freshwater
La famille des burhinidés (ou Burhinidae) est celle des œdicnèmes, limicoles terrestres de taille moyenne (de 32 à 59 cm), aux longues pattes, longues ailes, et au plumage mimétique. Le bec est généralement court, mais grand et épais chez quelques espèces. Ces oiseaux se trouvent dans toutes les régions du monde sauf l'Antarctique, mais ils sont principalement tropicaux. Ils fréquentent les zones ouvertes semi-arides à arides, ou parfois près de l'eau ; cette espèce est strictement côtière.
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The stone-curlews, also known as dikkops or thick-knees, consist of 10 species within the family Burhinidae, and are found throughout the tropical and temperate parts of the world, with two or more species occurring in some areas of Africa, Asia, and Australia. Despite the group being classified as waders, most species have a preference for arid or semiarid habitats.
==Taxonomy== The family Burhinidae was introduced in 1912 for the stone-curlews by Australian ornithologist Gregory Mathews. The family contains three genera: Hesperoburhinus, Burhinus and Esacus. The name Burhinus combines the Ancient Greek bous meaning "ox" and rhis, rhinos meaning "nose" (or "bill").