Senegal Thick-knee vs Water Thick-knee
Burhinus senegalensis compared with Burhinus vermiculatus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Senegal Thick-knee | Water Thick-knee |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Burhinus senegalensis | Burhinus vermiculatus |
| Order | Charadriiformes | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Burhinidae | Burhinidae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 41.4 cm (16.3 in) | 39.2 cm (15.4 in) |
| Weight | 334.0 g (11.78 oz) | 315.0 g (11.11 oz) |
| Diet | -- | -- |
| Clutch Size | 2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Senegal Thick-knee
Least Concern
Water Thick-knee
About These Birds
Senegal Thick-knee
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.
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.