R IUCN · NT · Near Threatened Charadriiformes Burhinidae

Beach Stone-curlew

Esacus magnirostris

RIOC 1971

Beach Stone-curlew

Esacus magnirostris

Charadriiformes · Burhinidae

Beach Stone-curlew (Esacus magnirostris).

ATK223

DEF184

1918 / 11068

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Illustration · not to scale

Body length: 54–56 cm
Body Mass: 1.02 kg
Diet: Invertebrates
Migration: Partially migratory

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 223

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 223).

DEF 184

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 184).

* These descriptions interpret game abilities, not measured physical strength. Generated scores use body mass, rarity and balancing rules; legacy cards retain manual values.

How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

A playable recording is not currently available for this species.

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Oriental & Australasia: coasts and islets of tropical Eastern Indian and Western Pacific oceans: Andaman Is. & Malay Pen. and Southwestern & Southern Philippines & Indonesian Arch. & New Guinea and satellites & North-central WA to Southeastern NSW (Northwestern & Northern & Eastern Australia) & Bismarck Arch. (including Admiralty Is.) & Northern to Southeastern Solomon Is. (except Rennell) Habitat: Coastal

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Esacus magnirostris

Which family does it belong to?

Stone-curlews, Thick-knees (Burhinidae)

Where is it found?

Oriental & Australasia: coasts and islets of tropical Eastern Indian and Western Pacific oceans: Andaman Is. & Malay Pen. and Southwestern & Southern Philippines & Indonesian Arch. & New Guinea and satellites & North-central WA to Southeastern NSW (Northwestern & Northern & Eastern Australia) & Bismarck Arch. (including Admiralty Is.) & Northern to Southeastern Solomon Is. (except Rennell)