Senegal Thick-knee
Burhinus senegalensis
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 41,4 cm | 16.3 in |
| Poids | 334,0 g | 11.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
2
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famille | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Burhinus |
| Espèces | Burhinus senegalensis |
Distribution
Senegal Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Burhinidae family