Kori Bustard vs African Houbara
Ardeotis kori compared with Chlamydotis undulata
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Kori Bustard | African Houbara |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardeotis kori | Chlamydotis undulata |
| Order | Otidiformes | Otidiformes |
| Family | Otididae | Otididae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Vulnerable |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 142.0 cm (55.9 in) | 72.9 cm (28.7 in) |
| Weight | 9300.0 g (328.05 oz) | 1875.0 g (66.14 oz) |
| Diet | Africa's heaviest flying bird; feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and forbs in open savanna. … | Omnivore of North African desert; feeds on insects, small lizards, seeds, and succulent plant material. … |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Kori Bustard
Deep, resonant booming call; powerful far-carrying bass sound audible several kilometres across open flat terrain.
African Houbara
Loud, low booming call with hollow quality; deep resonant sound carrying across open Asian semi-arid terrain.
Geographic Range & Migration
Kori Bustard
Found in open grasslands and savanna of eastern and southern Africa from Ethiopia to South Africa. Resident.
African Houbara
Found in semi-arid grasslands and steppe of North Africa from Morocco to Egypt. Resident and partial migrant.
Conservation Status
Kori Bustard
African Houbara
About These Birds
Kori Bustard
Africa's heaviest flying bird (up to 135 cm, 11-19 kg). Found in open grasslands and savanna of eastern and southern Africa. Grey-brown plumage with a black crest. Omnivore, feeding on insects, small vertebrates, and seeds. An iconic sight on the African plains.
African Houbara
A medium-sized bustard (55-65 cm) found in semi-arid grasslands and steppe of North Africa from Morocco to Egypt. Sandy-buff plumage with intricate black markings. Omnivore. Classified as Vulnerable due to hunting and habitat loss. Known for its spectacular courtship display.