Senegal Thick-knee
Senegal Thick-knee
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The Senegal Thick-knee (Burhinus senegalensis) is a nocturnal, ground-dwelling bird found across West and Central Africa. Its cryptic sandy-brown plumage helps it blend into its dry, open habitats, often near water.
Where to spot
Widespread across West and Central Africa, extending into parts of the Nile Valley. Inhabits dry savannas, grasslands, open woodlands, and often cultivated fields or bare ground near rivers and lakes.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, mournful calls at night. During the day, they are cryptic and difficult to spot, often resting motionless. Use a spotlight at night to find their reflective eyes.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Primarily nocturnal, so best observed at dusk, during the night, or very early morning. More vocal during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Widespread across West and Central Africa, extending into parts of the Nile Valley. Inhabits dry savannas, grasslands, open woodlands, and often cultivated fields or bare ground near rivers and lakes.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive, mournful calls at night. During the day, they are cryptic and difficult to spot, often resting motionless. Use a spotlight at night to find their reflective eyes.
When to spot
Year-round resident. Primarily nocturnal, so best observed at dusk, during the night, or very early morning. More vocal during the breeding season.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is often found in close proximity to human settlements and agricultural areas, showing a degree of adaptability to disturbed environments, unlike some other thick-knees.
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