Spotted Thick-knee Burhinus capensis

Spotted Thick-knee
Spotted Dick
The Spotted Thick-knee, also called the Spotted Dikkop and Cape Thick-knee, is a Stone Curlew native to much of sub-Saharan Africa.
Spotted Thick-knee
Spotted Dikkops
Spotted Thick-knee
Male and female have similar plumage. The spotted plumage gives good camouflage.
Spotted Thick-knee
Spotted Dikkop
Spotted Thick-knee
It can reach some 18 inches (46cm) tall. It is mainly nocturnal.
Spotted Thick-knee
Spotted Dikkop with chick
Spotted Thick-knee with chick
Spotted Thick-knee with chick
Spotted Thick-knee chick
Spotted Dikkop chick
Spotted Thick-knee chick
Spotted Thick-knee chick