The Senegal thick-knee (Burhinus senegalensis) is a stone-curlew, a group of waders in the family Burhinidae.

Their vernacular scientific name refers to the prominent joints in the long yellow or greenish legs.

Senegal thick-knees are medium-large waders with strong black and yellow black bills, large yellow eyes — which give them a reptilian appearance — and cryptic plumage.

The long dark bill, single black bar on the folded wing, and darker cheek stripe are distinctions from the European species.

Senegal thick-knee is striking in flight, with a broad white wing bar.