A photo of a Water Thick-knee (Burhinus vermiculatus)
Water Thick-knee

Water Thick-knee

Burhinus vermiculatus

The water thick-knee (Burhinus vermiculatus), or water dikkop is a species of bird in the thick-knee family Burhinidae. The species is found across sub-Saharan Africa, usually close to water. The water thick-knee is 38 to 41 cm (15–16 in). It has a heavy bill that is black with yellow at the base. The wings are broad and blunt and the tail is short.
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Carl Holman
Saturday 18 Mar 2023 - 3:42pm
South Africa
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Luke Kroon
Saturday 18 Mar 2023 - 11:50am
South Africa
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Christopher du Toit
Saturday 18 Mar 2023 - 10:38am
South Africa
A map showing the sighting location
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Trevor Kleyn
Tuesday 07 Mar 2023 - 4:32am
South Africa
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