Savile's Bustard
Lophotis savilei
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A small bustard (45-55 cm) found in arid savanna of the Sahel from Senegal to Ethiopia. Sandy-buff plumage with a short black-and-white crest. Omnivore. Males inflate their throat pouches during display. Named after the British ornithologist Alfred Savile.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 48.9 cm | 19.3 in |
| Weight | 712.1 g | 25.12 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Asian Koel: males glossy blue-black; females dark brown barred white; red eye; long graduated tail; no wing bars; strongly dimorphic
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in arid savanna of the Sahel from Senegal to Ethiopia. Resident in dry woodland and grassland.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of open grasslands, eating insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple prey.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Loud, low booming call; deep resonant sound carrying well across open semi-arid African grassland habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Family | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Lophotis |
| Species | Lophotis savilei |
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