Thick-Knee Water (Burhinus vermiculatus) – Lower Zambezi Zambia

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Thick-Knee Water (Burhinus vermiculatus) – Lower Zambezi Zambia

Formerly called a Dikkop in South Africa which means ‘thick head’ so now it is a ‘thick knee’!

  • Species:Water Thick-Knee (Burhinus vermiculatus)
  • Bird Type:Adult
  • FamilyStone-curlews, Thick-knees (Burhinidae)
  • Date Taken20090913
  • Location:Zambezi River near Chongwe Camp
  • Area:Lower Zambezi
  • Country:Zambia
  • Region:All Africa South of Sahara
Photo File Ref: BOA15403a Thick-Knee Water 1 Lower Zambezi Zambia Sept09 PWH_2459
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