Hartlaub's Bustard
Lissotis hartlaubii
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About
A medium-sized bustard (55-60 cm) found in dry grasslands of the Horn of Africa from Ethiopia to Tanzania. Males have a black belly and inflatable throat pouch. Closely related to Black-bellied Bustard. Named after the German ornithologist Gustav Hartlaub.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 65.7 cm | 25.9 in |
| Weight | 1430.0 g | 50.44 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-eared Bronze-cuckoo: white ear patch; bronze-green above; barred white below; small; iridescent green-bronze; distinctive ear
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in dry grasslands of the Horn of Africa from Ethiopia to Tanzania. Resident in open savanna.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of East African grasslands; feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple food.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Harsh, far-carrying call with nasal quality; loud resonant notes repeated insistently from elevated open perch.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Family | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Lissotis |
| Species | Lissotis hartlaubii |
Distribution
Hartlaub's Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family