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Spotted thick-knee

Tropics·Bird

The Spotted thick-knee, known for their long legs and spotted feathers, is native to tropical forests and grasslands of Africa.

  • Conservation StatusLeast Concern
  • Body size17.9 inches in height
  • Native habitat Grasslands, savannas and tropical forests of sub-Saharan Africa
  • DietInsects, small mammals and lizards
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