Spotted Thick-knee vs Water Thick-knee
Burhinus capensis compared with Burhinus vermiculatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Spotted Thick-knee | Water Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus capensis | Burhinus vermiculatus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 45.0 cm (17.7 in) | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) |
| Weight | 461.3333333333333 g (16.27 oz) | 315.0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Spotted Thick-knee
Least Concern
Water Thick-knee
About These Birds
Spotted Thick-knee
Spotted Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis) is a medium 40–46 cm, heavily spotted stone-curlew of sub-Saharan Africa. Pale brown with bold dark spotting above; large yellow eye; long pale legs. Inhabits open dry woodland, savanna, and rocky hillsides away from water. Strictly nocturnal; rests camouflaged by day. Common across Africa south of the Sahara.
Water Thick-knee
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.