| Range: |
Southwestern and southern Africa |
| Habitat: |
Woodland edge, savannas, thorn scrub |
| Conservation Status: |
Common |
| Scientific Name: |
Burhinus capensis |
These solitary birds live in dry areas and cope with daytime sun and heat by taking cover under trees and bushes. They are fairly numerous throughout their range. Cape thick-knees mate for life and are protective parents, nesting in a shallow scrape next to a small landmark. They raise only one to two chicks at a time. Did You Know? The cape thick-knee is the largest of all the African species of thick-knees.
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