About the Spotted Thick-knee
The spotted thick-knee, also known as the spotted dikkop or Cape thick-knee, is a wader in the family Burhinidae. It is native to tropical regions of central and southern Africa.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Charadriiformes |
| Family | Thick-knees (Burhinidae) |
| Species | Burhinus capensis |
| Species Codes | sptkne1, STKN, SPTK |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Spotted Thick-knee belong to?
The Spotted Thick-knee (Burhinus capensis) belongs to the Thick-knees family (Burhinidae), in the order Charadriiformes.
How can I identify the Spotted Thick-knee?
The spotted thick-knee, also known as the spotted dikkop or Cape thick-knee, is a wader in the family Burhinidae. It is native to tropical regions of central and southern Africa....
Where can I report a Spotted Thick-knee sighting?
You can log sightings of Spotted Thick-knee on eBird (ebird.org) using species code sptkne1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Charadriiformes
Order
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