Great Stone-curlew
NameGreat Stone-curlew
Common NameGreat Stone-curlew
Scientific NameEsacus recurvirostris
FamilyBurhinidae
Wingspan (cm)90
Length (cm)52
Weight (g)945
Plumage DetailsUpperparts are sandy-brown, underparts white. The head features a broad black stripe through the eye, bordered by a white supercilium above and a white patch below. The large, heavy bill is yellow with a black tip, and legs are greyish.
Vocalization / CallKnown for its loud, wailing or whistling calls, particularly vocal during the night.
Primary Dietcarnivore
Primary Habitatscoastal, wetland
Conservation Statusnear-threatened
Geographic RangeFound across South and Southeast Asia, including India, Sri Lanka, and parts of Southeast Asia.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size, Very thick, upturned bill, Distinctive black and white facial pattern, Nocturnal habits, Greyish legs
Description
A large, stout-billed wader with cryptic sandy-brown plumage, often found near water. It is primarily nocturnal, foraging for invertebrates and small vertebrates along riverbanks and coastal areas.
