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Senegal Thick-knee

Burhinus senegalensis

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
41,4 cm
Масса
334,0 g
Семейство
Burhinidae
Отряд
Charadriiformes

О нас

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
Размах крыльев 41,4 cm 16.3 in
Масса 334,0 g 11.78 oz

Habitat & Range

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: SC.

Размер кладки

2

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Семейство Burhinidae
Genus Burhinus
Виды Burhinus senegalensis

Distribution

Senegal Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

Is the Senegal Thick-knee endangered?
The Senegal Thick-knee has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Senegal Thick-knee nest?
Nest type: SC.
How big is the Senegal Thick-knee?
The Senegal Thick-knee has a wingspan of 41.4 cm, weight of 334.0 g.
What order and family does the Senegal Thick-knee belong to?
The Senegal Thick-knee (Burhinus senegalensis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Burhinidae.

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