Lesser Florican
Sypheotides indicus
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A small bustard (45-51 cm) found in grasslands of the Indian subcontinent. Males in breeding plumage have a black head and neck with an elongated nuchal crest. Critically Endangered due to severe grassland habitat loss. Males perform spectacular leaping display flights.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 40.0 cm | 15.7 in |
| Weight | 610.0 g | 21.52 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Gould's Bronze-cuckoo: iridescent bronze-green above; bold white barring below; red eye; strong bronze iridescence; Papuan species
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in grasslands of the Indian subcontinent, mainly western and central India. Critically Endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Critically endangered; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots in Indian grassland. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple prey.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
3-5
Sound
Song
Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh repeated notes audible across open dry African grassland.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Family | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Sypheotides |
| Species | Sypheotides indicus |
Distribution
Lesser Florican has been recorded in 1 countries.
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