White-bellied Bustard
Eupodotis senegalensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eupodotis-senegalensis"></birdfyi-bird>The White-bellied Bustard (Eupodotis senegalensis) is a bird species in the family Otididae (bustards), within the order Otidiformes (bustards). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 54.1 cm and a weight of 934 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
A medium-sized bustard (52-60 cm) found in savanna grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa. Sandy-brown plumage with a white belly. Males have a distinctive black-and-white head pattern during breeding. Omnivore. One of the most widespread African bustards.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 54,1 cm | 21.3 in |
| الوزن | 934,0 g | 32.95 oz |
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Found in savanna grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of African savanna; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are preferred prey.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC.
عدد البيض في الوضع
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الصوت
الغناء
Loud, low booming call; resonant bass notes carrying across open grassland habitat with remarkable power.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| الفصيلة | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Eupodotis |
| الأنواع | Eupodotis senegalensis |
Distribution
White-bellied Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family