Australian Bustard
Ardeotis australis
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A large bustard (up to 120 cm, 3-8 kg) found across open grasslands and woodland of Australia. Sandy-brown plumage with black crown and neck markings. Australia's heaviest flying bird. Omnivore of grasslands. Males perform an impressive balloon-like throat display during courtship.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 118.5 cm | 46.7 in |
| Weight | 4570.0 g | 161.20 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Black-billed Cuckoo: olive-brown above; white below; black bill; long dark tail with white-buff tips; North American migrant species
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found across open grasslands and woodland of Australia, including arid interior regions. Resident and nomadic.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of Australian open country; eats insects, small reptiles, seeds, and green vegetation. Beetles, locusts, and grasshoppers predominate.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 23-24 days.
Clutch Size
1-3
Sound
Song
Loud, low booming call with hollow quality; deep resonant sound carrying across open African semi-desert terrain.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Family | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Ardeotis |
| Species | Ardeotis australis |
Distribution
Australian Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family