Australian Bustard vs Denham's Bustard
Ardeotis australis compared with Neotis denhami
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Australian Bustard | Denham's Bustard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardeotis australis | Neotis denhami |
| Order | Otidiformes | Otidiformes |
| Family | Otididae | Otididae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 118.5 cm (46.7 in) | 111.8 cm (44.0 in) |
| Weight | 4570.0 g (161.20 oz) | 5567.75 g (196.40 oz) |
| Diet | Omnivore of Australian open country; eats insects, small reptiles, seeds, and green vegetation. Beetles, locusts, … | Omnivore of African grasslands; feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and … |
| Clutch Size | 1-3 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Australian Bustard
Loud, low booming call with hollow quality; deep resonant sound carrying across open African semi-desert terrain.
Denham's Bustard
Deep, resonant booming call with dramatic quality; powerful bass notes audible across open African plains.
Geographic Range & Migration
Australian Bustard
Found across open grasslands and woodland of Australia, including arid interior regions. Resident and nomadic.
Denham's Bustard
Found in grasslands and savanna across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to South Africa. Resident.
Conservation Status
Australian Bustard
Denham's Bustard
About These Birds
Australian Bustard
A large bustard (up to 120 cm, 3-8 kg) found across open grasslands and woodland of Australia. Sandy-brown plumage with black crown and neck markings. Australia's heaviest flying bird. Omnivore of grasslands. Males perform an impressive balloon-like throat display during courtship.
Denham's Bustard
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.