Little Brown Bustard
Heterotetrax humilis
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About
A small bustard (42-48 cm) found in the Horn of Africa, from Ethiopia to Somalia. Sandy-brown plumage. Omnivore of semi-arid grasslands. The smallest African bustard. Poorly studied due to its remote habitat. Classified as Near Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 46.5 cm | 18.3 in |
| Weight | 700.0 g | 24.69 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Black-billed Koel (Microdynamis): black bill; males glossy black; females brown-barred; long tail; red eye; New Guinea koel
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in the Horn of Africa from Ethiopia to Somalia. Resident in semi-arid grasslands. Near Threatened.
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: NO.
Clutch Size
2-3
Sound
Song
Loud, grating bark with deep resonant character; carrying calls audible across open dry Southern African plains.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Family | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Heterotetrax |
| Species | Heterotetrax humilis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family