Northern Black Bustard
Afrotis afraoides
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A medium-sized bustard (50-55 cm) found in open grasslands and Karoo of southern Africa from South Africa to Namibia. Males have black underparts and white wing patches. Omnivore. Broader range than Southern Black Bustard. Often seen performing aerial display flights.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 56.6 cm | 22.3 in |
| Weight | 714.5 g | 25.20 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Golden Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant golden-bronze iridescence; white barred underparts; golden-green head; bronze sheen; small cuckoo
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in open grasslands and Karoo of southern Africa from South Africa to Namibia and Botswana. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of open grasslands, eating insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple prey.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 19-21 days.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Loud, low booming call; deep carrying resonance audible far across open South Asian grassland terrain.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Family | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Afrotis |
| Species | Afrotis afraoides |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family