Charadriiformes
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14. Charadriiformes (Thick-knees and Allies)
The stone-curlews, also known as dikkops or thick-knees, consist of nine
species within the family Burhinidae, and are found throughout the tropical and
temperate parts of the world, with two species found in Australia. Despite the
group being classified as waders, most species have a preference for arid or
semi-arid habitats.
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