RarityRare
Height56 cm
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"Despite their size, Beach Stone-curlews can remain almost invisible by standing motionless among beach debris when threatened."
Field Guide
Beach Thick-knee
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The Beach Stone-curlew, also known as the Beach Thick-knee (*Esacus magnirostris*), is one of the largest shorebirds found along Australia’s coastlines. This coastal specialist is easily recognised by its robust build and unique features. Once more widespread, the Beach Stone-curlew is now rare across much of its former range, especially on mainland beaches, due to ongoing habitat disturbance and development.
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Top Locations
Curated birding spots where the Beach Thick-knee has been recorded.
- Fingal Head LighthouseKey spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 9 species · seen 22 days ago
- Long Reef Aquatic ReserveKey spot🔥 ActiveNew South Wales · 8 species · 15 sightings · seen 23 days ago
- Arakwal National ParkKey spotNew South Wales · 2 species · seen 178 days ago
- Bastion PointKey spotVictoria
- Kakadu Beach Bird RoostKey spotQueensland · 1 species · seen 43 days ago
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