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Thick-Knees (UK)

+The stone-curlews, also known as dikkops or thick-knees,

 

Taken at Paignton Zoo, Devon.

Hopefully I have the right Species

 

consist of 10 species within the family Burhinidae, and are found throughout the tropical and temperate parts of the world, with two or more species occurring in some areas of Africa, Asia, and Australia. Despite the group being classified as waders, most species have a preference for arid or semiarid habitats.

 

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Uploaded on June 25, 2023
Taken on February 12, 2016