Cape Thick-knee
Burhinus capensis
Diet
Cape thick-knees usually forage for food on the ground. They will eat a variety of insects.
Habitat
The Cape Thick Knee is a sub-Saharan species. It’s habitat is open, flat grasslands usually close to water.
Nesting
Cape thick-knees are usually monogamous and both parents care for their young. Nests are built on the ground with sticks and rocks. The hen will lay 1-3 eggs.
Did you know?
Adults will pretend to have a broken wing to distract predators from their nest.