Peruvian thick-knee
These coastal birds prefer sandy and stony soils. Usually found in pairs or small groups, their presence is easily detected by finding its distinctive three-toed footprints left behind in the sand.
- Conservation StatusLeast Concern
- Body size15.7-19.6 in. long
- Native habitat Coastal shrublands and grasslands of southern Ecuador and Peru
- DietInsects, small animals, seeds, and fruit
