Water Thick-knee
Burhinus vermiculatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="burhinus-vermiculatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Water Thick-knee (Burhinus vermiculatus) is a bird species in the family Burhinidae, within the order Charadriiformes (shorebirds & gulls). 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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Hakkında
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 39,2 cm | 15.4 in |
| Ağırlık | 315,0 g | 11.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Koruma Durumu
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Yuvalama
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
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Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls) |
| Familya | Burhinidae |
| Genus | Burhinus |
| Türler | Burhinus vermiculatus |
Distribution
Water Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.
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