Beach Thick-knee

Esacus magnirostris

Near Threatened

Quick Facts

  • Size: 53-57 cm (21-22 inches)
  • Colors: Brown, White
  • Type: Waders

The Beach Thick-knee (Esacus magnirostris) is a large, distinctive shorebird known for its impressive size and elusive nature. As a member of the Burhinidae family, this wader is perfectly adapted to life along tropical and subtropical coastlines, where it patrols sandy beaches and rocky shores in search of food.