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Spotted Thick-knee

Burhinus capensis

Least Concern
翼展
45.0 cm
体重
461.3333333333333 g
Burhinidae
Charadriiformes

关于

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
翼展 45.0 cm 17.7 in
体重 461.3333333333333 g 16.27 oz

Habitat & Range

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 56 days.

产卵数

1-3

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Charadriiformes (Shorebirds & Gulls)
Burhinidae
Genus Burhinus
物种 Burhinus capensis

Distribution

Spotted Thick-knee has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

Is the Spotted Thick-knee endangered?
The Spotted Thick-knee has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Spotted Thick-knee nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24 days. Fledging: 56 days.
How big is the Spotted Thick-knee?
The Spotted Thick-knee has a wingspan of 45.0 cm, weight of 461.3333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Spotted Thick-knee belong to?
The Spotted Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis) belongs to the order Charadriiformes and the family Burhinidae.

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