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Thick-knee - Indian Thick-knee

Burhinus o indicus

Photo by Karan Raghwa
Published on Project Noah
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Description:

sandy-brown, streaked darker; whitish underparts; thick head; long, yellow legs; large goggle-eyes; black tipped bill with yellow base
Sexes alike
Photo taken at Keoladeo National Park, Rajasthan, India

Habitat:

Light, dry forests, scrubs, dry riverbanks; ravines; orchards; open area covered by acacia trees

Notes:

Solitary, or in pairs; strictly a ground bird; crepuscular and nocturnal

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