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Water Thick-knee

Burhinus vermiculatus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
39,2 cm
الوزن
315,0 g
الفصيلة
Burhinidae
الرتبة
Charadriiformes
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حول

Water Thick-knee (Burhinus vermiculatus) is a medium 38–41 cm stone-curlew of sub-Saharan African waterways. Grey-brown above with fine vermiculations; bold white supercilium; large yellow eye; greenish-yellow legs. Inhabits sandy riverbanks, lake shores, and coastal mudflats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 39,2 cm 15.4 in
الوزن 315,0 g 11.11 oz

Habitat & Range

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

1-2

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
الفصيلة Burhinidae
Genus Burhinus
الأنواع Burhinus vermiculatus

Distribution

Water Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

Is the Water Thick-knee endangered?
The Water Thick-knee has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Water Thick-knee nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days.
How big is the Water Thick-knee?
The Water Thick-knee has a wingspan of 39.2 cm, weight of 315.0 g.
What order and family does the Water Thick-knee belong to?
The Water Thick-knee (Burhinus vermiculatus) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Burhinidae.

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