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Birding the Kruger Park (4): Letaba area

10,000 Birds

Reportedly, the Water Thick-knee sometimes locates its nest close to the nest of Nile crocodiles as this offers some protection. As usual at Kruger, there are a few animals that are irrelevant for birders. The Latin species name vermiculatus (worm-like) refers to the markings on the upperparts.

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