Spotted Thick-knee
Burhinus capensis
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 45,0 cm | 17.7 in |
| Berat | 461,3333333333333 g | 16.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 56 days.
Ukuran Sarang
1-3
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Famili | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Burhinus |
| Spesies | Burhinus capensis |
Distribution
Spotted Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.
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