Denham's Bustard
Neotis denhami
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A large bustard (80-116 cm) found in grasslands and savanna across sub-Saharan Africa. Brown plumage with grey neck and rufous hindneck patch. Omnivore. Named after Major Dixon Denham. The most widespread large bustard in Africa.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 111,8 cm | 44.0 in |
| الوزن | 5567,75 g | 196.40 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Mangrove Cuckoo: olive-brown above; buff-orange below; long dark tail with white spots; yellow bill; black facial mask; Caribbean
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Found in grasslands and savanna across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to South Africa. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of African grasslands; feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers dominate the diet.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: SC.
عدد البيض في الوضع
1-2
الصوت
الغناء
Deep, resonant booming call with dramatic quality; powerful bass notes audible across open African plains.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| الفصيلة | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Neotis |
| الأنواع | Neotis denhami |
Distribution
Denham's Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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