Denham's Bustard
Neotis denhami
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A large bustard (80-116 cm) found in grasslands and savanna across sub-Saharan Africa. Brown plumage with grey neck and rufous hindneck patch. Omnivore. Named after Major Dixon Denham. The most widespread large bustard in Africa.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 111.8 cm | 44.0 in |
| Weight | 5567.75 g | 196.40 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Mangrove Cuckoo: olive-brown above; buff-orange below; long dark tail with white spots; yellow bill; black facial mask; Caribbean
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in grasslands and savanna across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to South Africa. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of African grasslands; feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers dominate the diet.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant booming call with dramatic quality; powerful bass notes audible across open African plains.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Family | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Neotis |
| Species | Neotis denhami |
Distribution
Denham's Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family