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Water Thick-knee

Burhinus vermiculatus

Taxonomy

Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Charadriiformes ›Family: Burhinidae ›Genus: Burhinus

About

The water thick-knee (Burhinus vermiculatus), or water dikkop is a species of bird in the family Burhinidae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cameroon, Central African Republic, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Ivory Coast, Ethiopia, Gabon, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, Senegal, Somalia, South Africa, Swaziland, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Water Thick-knee?
The scientific name of Water Thick-knee is Burhinus vermiculatus.
What is the conservation status of Water Thick-knee?
The Water Thick-knee has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What kingdom does Water Thick-knee belong to?
Water Thick-knee belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
What phylum does Water Thick-knee belong to?
Water Thick-knee belongs to the phylum Chordata.
What class does Water Thick-knee belong to?
Water Thick-knee belongs to the class Aves.
What order does Water Thick-knee belong to?
Water Thick-knee belongs to the order Charadriiformes.
What family does Water Thick-knee belong to?
Water Thick-knee belongs to the family Burhinidae.
What genus does Water Thick-knee belong to?
Water Thick-knee belongs to the genus Burhinus.