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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 41,4 cm | 16.3 in |
| Ağırlık | 334,0 g | 11.78 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: SC.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Burhinus |
| Türler | Burhinus senegalensis |
Distribution
Senegal Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Burhinidae family