Spotted Thick-knee

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Spotted Thick-knee (<em>Burhinus capensis</em>) is a species of Stone-curlews, Thick-knees (<em>Burhinidae</em>) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Overview

Spotted Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis) is a species of Stone-curlews, Thick-knees (Burhinidae) in the order Shorebirds, Gulls and Alcids.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Burhinus; binomial: Burhinus capensis; authority: (Lichtenstein, MHC, 1823).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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