About the Water Thick-knee
The water thick-knee 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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Thick-knees (Burhinidae) |
| Species | Burhinus vermiculatus |
| Species Codes | watkne1, WTKN, WATK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Water Thick-knee belong to?
The Water Thick-knee (Burhinus vermiculatus) belongs to the Thick-knees family (Burhinidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Water Thick-knee?
The water thick-knee 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....
Where can I report a Water Thick-knee sighting?
You can log sightings of Water Thick-knee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code watkne1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
10
Species in Family
3,675
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