WATER

Burhinus vermiculatus (water bird)

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Animal

Name: Water
gender: male
Animal specie: Burhinus vermiculatus (water bird)
Habitat: Savannah

About It

Nutrition: Carnivorous
Food Offered: Fish
Food Qty: 0.6KG
Date Of Check-Up: January 10, 2026

Veterinary Observation

Subject: Water - Appearance: Cryptic brown and grey plumage; fine dark streaks. - Eyes: Large, prominent yellow iris; adapted for night vision. - Bill: Short, stout, and black with a yellow base. - Legs: Thick, greenish-yellow "knees" (intertarsal joints). - Wings: Narrow; shows a white bar during flight.

Mood Animal: Healthy

Optional Animal Details

Male Water Thick-knee. Status: healthy. BCS: 3/5. Ocular: High pupillary light reflex; clear corneas. Plumage: Excellent cryptic pattern for pebble/sand mimicry. Locomotion: Strong runner; "bobbing" behavior is normal. Auditory: Highly sensitive to low-frequency vibrations. Integrity: No lesions on the tarsal pads from rocky substrate. Stable in Savannah/riverine fringe habitat.