About the Beach Thick-knee
The Beach Thick-knee (Esacus magnirostris) is a species of bird in the Thick-knees family (Burhinidae), within the order Charadriiformes. This family contains 10 recognized species worldwide.
Use the eBird species code beathk1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Thick-knees (Burhinidae) |
| Species | Esacus magnirostris |
| Species Codes | beathk1, BTKN, BSCU, BESC, BETK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Beach Thick-knee belong to?
The Beach Thick-knee (Esacus magnirostris) belongs to the Thick-knees family (Burhinidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Beach Thick-knee?
The Beach Thick-knee is a member of the Thick-knees family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.
Where can I report a Beach Thick-knee sighting?
You can log sightings of Beach Thick-knee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code beathk1, or on iNaturalist.