Spotted Thick-knee
Where to spot
Widespread across sub-Saharan Africa. Inhabits dry savannas, grasslands, open woodlands, and stony ground, often near water sources.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive calls at night. During the day, they are cryptic and difficult to spot, often resting motionless in shaded areas. 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 sub-Saharan Africa. Inhabits dry savannas, grasslands, open woodlands, and stony ground, often near water sources.
How to spot
Listen for its distinctive calls at night. During the day, they are cryptic and difficult to spot, often resting motionless in shaded areas. 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.
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Its loud, wailing calls, often described as 'wheee-wheee-wheee,' are a quintessential sound of the African night, especially during the breeding season.
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