Water Thick-knee (Burhinus vermiculatus vermiculatus)

This species is said to be more closely associated with water than other thick-knees and also more active during the day. Its streaked gray wing panel distinguishes it from the more widespread Spotted Thick-knee (B. capensis). Thick-knees are in their own family, the Burhinidae. They are rather large, mostly nocturnal plover-like birds which rely on their cryptic coloration for concealment. Their large eyes are well adapted for foraging at night. Some authors call this bird the Water Dikkop.