What is another word for thick-knee?
Pronunciation: [θˈɪknˈiː] (IPA) 
The term "thick-knee" is used to refer to a large, wading bird that is commonly found in tropical regions. This bird is also known by several other names such as stone-curlew, dikkop, and bush plover. The name "stone-curlew" refers to its curlew-like appearance, while "dikkop" is derived from the Dutch word for "thick head" which describes its bulky cranial features. The term "bush plover" is used due to its preferred habitat of grasslands and savannas. Regardless of the name used, these birds are quite distinctive with their large body size, long legs, and thick beaks that they use to forage for insects and small animals.
