Animal
| Name: | Water |
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| gender: | male |
| Animal specie: | Burhinus vermiculatus (water bird) |
| Habitat: | Savannah |
About It
| Nutrition: | Carnivorous |
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| 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 |
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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.