Spotted Thick knee
The Spotted Thick-knee is a large wader bird with distinctive spots and a thick, knobbly knee joint. It is found in open, arid habitats and feeds on insects and small invertebrates. It is known for its loud, haunting call and cryptic plumage.
The Spotted Thick-knee is a large wader bird with distinctive spots and a thick, knobbly knee joint. It is found in open, arid habitats and feeds on insects and small invertebrates. It is known for its loud, haunting call and cryptic plumage.
Scientific Name:
Burhinus capensis
Family:
Burhinidae
Conservation Status :
Least Concern
Diet:
Insects & Small Animals
Habitat:
Open Country
Kingdom:
Animalia
Mass:
600–800 g
Order:
Charadriiformes
