Water Thick-knee

The water thick-knee or water dikkop (Burhinus vermiculatus) is a species of bird in the thick-knee family Burhinidae. The species is found across sub-Saharan Africa, usually close to water.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Water Thick-knee being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Burhinus senegalensis
• Burhinus indicus
• Burhinus oedicnemus
• Burhinus grallarius

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Chordata

Class

Aves

Order

Charadriiformes

Family

Burhinidae

Genus

Burhinus

Species

Burhinus vermiculatus

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