Spotted thick-knee
Birds of Namibia
Introduction: The spotted thick-knee (Burhinus capensis) favours stony, open habitats such as grassland and savannah, hills and semi-desert. They are active mostly at night, roosting in grassy areas.
Distribution: Widespread throughout Namibia less for the driest parts of the Namib Desert.
Diet: Mainly insects especially beetles and termites.
Description: Large, long-legged wader with characteristic large eyes. Sings mainly at night.
Breeding: Between 1 and 3 eggs are laid between September and February in a shallow scrape.
Size: 43cm. Weight: Up to 620g.
Eagles Nest Lodge
Self-catering rock bungalows on the Klein Aus Vista property, guests are welcome to use the restaurant facilities at Desert Horse Inn. A beautiful place to spend a few nights taking in the wonders of southern Namibia
Desert Horse Inn
Named after the desert horses which are one of the main reasons for visiting the area this is the more main stream lodge on the Klein Aus Vista property
