Spotted Thick-Knee

Scientific Name: Burhinus capensis

Conservation Status:

Least Concern IUCN Red List

About

The spotted thick-knee, also known as the Cape thick-knee, is a ground-nesting bird native to sub-Saharan Africa.

Location Within the Zoo

You’ll find this animal in the Animals of the Drylands section. See Zoo Map.

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