Beach Stone-curlew
Beach Stone-curlew (<em>Esacus magnirostris</em>) is a species of Stone-curlews, Thick-knees (<em>Burhinidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Overview
Beach Stone-curlew (Esacus magnirostris) is a species of Stone-curlews, Thick-knees (Burhinidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Esacus; binomial: Esacus magnirostris; authority: (Vieillot, 1818).
Distribution
Breeding range: the Oriental Region and Australasia.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
Correct species name of Beach Stone-curlew from neglectus to magnirostris (Dickinson 2003; Christidis & Boles 2008).
