Peruvian Thick-knee (Hesperoburhinus superciliaris)

Peruvian Thick-knee, a reference photo — Photo: Dominic Sherony · CC BY-SA 2.0 (licence)

The Peruvian thick-knee (Hesperoburhinus superciliaris) is a species of bird in the family Burhinidae. It is found in Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, subtropical or tropical seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and pastureland. It is a ground-dwelling bird and feeds on insects and small animals.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Peruvian Thick-knee being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

Hesperoburhinus bistriatus
Esacus recurvirostris
Burhinus senegalensis

Classification

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Order: Charadriiformes
Family: Burhinidae
Genus: Hesperoburhinus
Species: Hesperoburhinus superciliaris

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