Peruvian Thick-knees

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The Peruvian Thick-knees (Burhinus superciliaris) is found in the South American countries of Chile, Ecuador, and Peru; where it occupies subtropical or tropical dry shrubland, seasonally wet or flooded lowland grassland, and pastureland.

This species primarily feeds on small insects and grains.

Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris)
Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris)
Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris)
Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris)
Peruvian Thick-knee (Burhinus superciliaris)

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