About the Senegal Thick-knee
The Senegal thick-knee is a stone-curlew, a group of waders in the family Burhinidae. Their vernacular scientific name refers to the prominent joints in the long yellow or greenish legs.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Thick-knees (Burhinidae) |
| Species | Burhinus senegalensis |
| Species Codes | setkne1, STKN, SETK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Senegal Thick-knee belong to?
The Senegal Thick-knee (Burhinus senegalensis) belongs to the Thick-knees family (Burhinidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Senegal Thick-knee?
The Senegal thick-knee is a stone-curlew, a group of waders in the family Burhinidae. Their vernacular scientific name refers to the prominent joints in the long yellow or greenish legs....
Where can I report a Senegal Thick-knee sighting?
You can log sightings of Senegal Thick-knee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code setkne1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
10
Species in Family
1,078
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