Thick Knee Collection

Big Eyes
Ahmed Zaeitar

Head and Foot of Thick knee

Spotted Thick-knee, Burhinus capensis, Spotted Dikkop or Cape Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis)

Eurasian Stone-curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus insularum) endemic subspecies, adult, standing amongst volcanic rocks, Teguise Plain, Lanzarote, Canary Islands, March

Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris) adult, resting on dry mud, Yala N. P. Sri Lanka, February
Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris) adult, resting on dry mud, Yala N.P. Sri Lanka, February

Indian Stone-curlew (Burhinus indicus) adult pair, sitting on grass, Sri Lanka, February

Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris) adult pair, male standing and female resting at edge of water, Sri Lanka, February

Senegal Thick-knee (Burhinus senegalensis) adult with two chicks, at nest in early morning sunlight, Gambia, December

Bush Thick-knee (Burhinus grallarius) three adults, standing in graveyard, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, November

Bush Thick-knee (Burhinus grallarius) adult, standing, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, November

Spotted Dikkop (Burhinus capensis) adult, standing on plain during rainfall, Masai Mara, Kenya, November

Beach Stone-curlew (Esacus giganteus) adult, standing amongst mangroves, Cairns, Queensland, Australia, November

Spotted Thick-knee also known as Sptted Dikkop near Kwara camp Botswana

Water Dikkop (Burhinus vermiculatus) adult, standing on riverbank, Okavango Delta, Botswana

Stone Curlew (Numenius arquata) Nest and two eggs

Double-striped Thick-knee (Burhinus bistriatus) adult, standing on riverbank, Costa Rica, february

Senegal Thick-knee (Burhinus senegalensis) adult, standing on shore at night, Gambia, january

Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris) adult, standing on one leg in grass, Bundala N. P. Sri Lanka, december
Great Thick-knee (Esacus recurvirostris) adult, standing on one leg in grass, Bundala N.P. Sri Lanka, december

Eurasian Stone-curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus insularum) adult, standing amongst rocks, Fuerteventura, Canary Islands, march

Beach Stone-curlew (Esacus giganteus) two adults, standing on beach, with ship in background, Komodo Island, Indonesia

Beach Stone-Curlew / Beach Thick-Knee - walking along shoreline near typical habitat of undisturbed open beaches
ROY-597 Beach Stone-Curlew / Beach Thick-Knee - walking along shoreline near typical habitat of undisturbed open beaches, exposed reefs, mangroves

Large Thick-knee Curlew - chick & egg hatching Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam, India
JVG-1728 Large Thick-knee Curlew - chick & egg hatching Manas Tiger Reserve, Assam, India Esacus magnirostris Joanna Van Gruisen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Beach Stone-curlew / Beach Thick-knee. Found around the northern coasts of Australia
DH-3912 Beach Stone-curlew / Beach Thick-knee. Roebuck Bay, Western Australia Esacus neglectus Found around the northern coasts of Australia

Double Strippd Thick Knee
WAT-8959 Double-striped / Mexican Thick-knee / Double-Striped Stone Curlew - chick Llanos Venezuela Burhinus bistriatus M

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"Thick Knee: A Fascinating Bird Species from Around the World" Birds have always captivated us with their beauty and diversity, and one such intriguing species is the Thick-knee. With its unique appearance and behavior, this bird has caught the attention of many nature enthusiasts. Dating back to c. 1860, a stunning color litho showcases the Head and Foot of Thick knee, revealing intricate details that make this bird truly remarkable. One variant is the Spotted Thick-knee, also known as Burhinus capensis or Cape Thick-knee. This adult bird stands amongst volcanic rocks in an endemic subspecies called Eurasian Stone-curlew (Burhinus oedicnemus insularum). In Sri Lanka's Yala National Park, we encounter the Great Thick-knee resting on dry mud during February. Its elegant presence adds charm to its surroundings. Another species found in Sri Lanka is the Indian Stone-curlew (Burhinus indicus), where an adult pair sits gracefully on grass. A captivating sight unfolds when a male Great Thick-knee stands at water's edge while his female counterpart rests nearby. Their companionship creates a beautiful scene against Sri Lanka's backdrop. The Senegal Thick-knee makes its mark in Gambia during February by standing proudly on mud or even displaying leucistic characteristics amidst mangrove swamps—a testament to nature's wonders. Traveling all the way to Melbourne, Victoria in Australia brings us face-to-face with another member of this fascinating family—the Bush Thick-knee sitting diligently on its nest during November. And finally, witnessing a Senegal Thick-knee adult with two chicks basking in early morning sunlight at their nest fills our hearts with joy and admiration for these incredible creatures. From different corners of the world, these various species of thick knees remind us of nature's boundless creativity and diversity.