Senegal Thick-knee
Burhinus senegalensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="burhinus-senegalensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Senegal Thick-knee (Burhinus senegalensis) is a bird species in the family Burhinidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 41.4 cm and a weight of 334 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
Senegal Thick-knee (Burhinus senegalensis) is a medium 32–38 cm stone-curlew of West and Central Africa and the Nile Valley. Sandy-grey above; white supercilium; large yellow eye; long pale legs. Inhabits open riverbanks, sandy shores, and open scrubby land often near water. Common along major African rivers including the Niger and Nile.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 41,4 cm | 16.3 in |
| الوزن | 334,0 g | 11.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC.
عدد البيض في الوضع
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التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| الفصيلة | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Burhinus |
| الأنواع | Burhinus senegalensis |
Distribution
Senegal Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Burhinidae family