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Water Thick-knee

Burhinus vermiculatus

Least Concern
Envergadura
39,2 cm
Peso
315,0 g
Familia
Burhinidae
Orden
Charadriiformes

The Water Thick-knee (Burhinus vermiculatus) is a bird species in the family Burhinidae, within the order Charadriiformes (limícolas y gaviotas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 39.2 cm and a weight of 315 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
Envergadura 39,2 cm 15.4 in
Peso 315,0 g 11.11 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

1-2

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Charadriiformes (Limícolas y Gaviotas)
Familia Burhinidae
Genus Burhinus
Especies Burhinus vermiculatus

Distribution

Water Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

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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