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DOUBLE-STRIPED THICK-KNEE – Pura Vida Birds and Birding

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Birds & Birding in Costa Rica: – Costa Rica’s national motto and tourism slogan, “La Pura Vida” loosely translates to Live Life or Enjoy Life. With over 900 bird species recorded in Costa Rica, there is certainly lots to enjoy! With 12 of the world’s 18 life zones, its diverse landscapes, including tropical rainforests, cloud forests, mangroves, and savannas, provide habitat for a wide range of iconic birds A Reflections of the Natural World Blog Post Series by Jim Gain

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DOUBLE-STRIPED THICK-KNEE – (Species Account Blog #56)

ABOUT THIS SPECIES

TAXONOMIC TREE:  

  • ORDER: Charadriiformes,
  • FAMILY: Burhinidae,
  • BINOMIAL NAME: Hesperoburhinus bistriatus

The Double-striped Thick-knee is a medium-large wader with a strong black and yellow bill, large yellow eyes, which give it a reptilian appearance, and cryptic plumage. (from Birds of the World)

SIMILAR SPECIES

Although somewhat similar to plovers and other shorebirds, the Double-striped Thick-knee can be distinguished from these by its broad white superciliary and short, stout bill 

DISTRIBUTION

Double-striped Thick-knee Distribution Map (from Birds of the World)

PERSONAL OBSERVATION ANECDOTES

This one, distant sighing was my personal “Lifer” near Salinas, Puntarenas. There was a single bird in a cattle pasture in the shade of a palm tree. I don’t know how our trip leaders saw it… I am hoping to get better photos on my next adventure there.

PHOTO GALLERY

My best image of my “Lifer” near Salinas (Punta Leona), Puntarenas, Costa Rica

RECENT COSTA RICA BLOG POSTS

View the five most recent Birds & Birding in Costa Rica series blog posts below.

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I earned my college degree in biology, a foundation that shaped not only how I see the world, but how I’ve spent my life sharing it with others. For more than 40 years, I taught and led in public education, helping students discover the wonder woven into every corner of the natural world. That same drive has carried me through decades of citizen science and conservation work. As an active member of the Modesto Camera Club, I’ve developed a photographic practice that blends natural history with visual artistry, and my award‑winning images have been featured across the Internet on dozens of sites and field‑oriented platforms. This blog brings together my passions for birding, conservation, and storytelling.

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