Spotted Thick-knee

Burhinus capensis (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823)

Spotted Thick-knee, Burhinus capensis, is a bird of inland sub-Saharan Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula, belonging to the family Burhinidae in the order Charadriiformes. It is a ground-dwelling wader found in grasslands and savannas, and it is known for its long legs and mottled brown-and-white plumage that helps it blend into its surroundings. Its large, rounded head, yellow eye and short, strong bill are also notable, and it shows a bold contrast when it flies or stands with its wings lifted.

Order

Charadriiformes

Family

Burhinidae — Stone-curlews, Thick-knees

Breeding range

Africa: s Arabian Pen.; widespread, inland Sub-Saharan Africa