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Peruvian thick-knee

Tropics·Bird

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
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