Probable immature (2nd-cy) from behind on the left: tertials with black and white edge, barred rectrices. Adult from behind on t

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Thick-knees (Burhinidae)

Senegal Thick-knee (Burhinus senegalensis)

Least Concern

Adults & immature Senegal Thick-knees (Burhinus senegalensis)

Senegal Thick-knee (Burhinus senegalensis) photo

Probable immature (2nd-cy) from behind on the left: tertials with black and white edge, barred rectrices. Adult from behind on the right: plain tertials and rectrices (probable adult in the background).

Recorded 17 February 2004
Added to IBC 3 years 50 weeks ago
Author Alain Fossé
Locality Saly, Thiès Region, Senegal (Monotypic species).

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Taken at the reservoirs near the golf, 14° 27' 07" N, 017° 00' 59" W.
Other pictures on http://www.digimages.info/oedsen/oedsen.htm

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