Water Thick-knee

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.