Water Thick-knee
Burhinus vermiculatus
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernCommon to spot
birds • Burhinidae
Water Thick-knee.
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Burhinus vermiculatus
Category
birds
Family
Burhinidae
Size
Body mass: approximately 320 g (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding water thick-knee in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 80%, water-surface foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 100%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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