VUVulnerable
Peruvian Thick-knee
Burhinus superciliaris
Declining
Photo: Wikimedia Commons (CC) via https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peruvian_thick-knee
Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Desert· major
Conservation measures underway
Species recovery
Threatened in Chile
Frequently asked questions
Why is Peruvian Thick-knee classified as Vulnerable?
Peruvian Thick-knee is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Peruvian Thick-knee live?
Peruvian Thick-knee occurs in Chile, Ecuador, and Peru. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Peruvian Thick-knee?
The main threats to Peruvian Thick-knee are 1.1, 2.1, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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