Kori Bustard vs Denham's Bustard
Ardeotis kori compared with Neotis denhami
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Kori Bustard | Denham's Bustard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardeotis kori | Neotis denhami |
| Order | Otidiformes | Otidiformes |
| Family | Otididae | Otididae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Near Threatened |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 142.0 cm (55.9 in) | 111.8 cm (44.0 in) |
| Weight | 9300.0 g (328.05 oz) | 5567.75 g (196.40 oz) |
| Diet | Africa's heaviest flying bird; feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and forbs in open savanna. … | Omnivore of African grasslands; feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and … |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| 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.
Denham's Bustard
Deep, resonant booming call with dramatic quality; powerful bass notes audible across open African plains.
Geographic Range & Migration
Kori Bustard
Found in open grasslands and savanna of eastern and southern Africa from Ethiopia to South Africa. Resident.
Denham's Bustard
Found in grasslands and savanna across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to South Africa. Resident.
Conservation Status
Kori Bustard
Denham's Bustard
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.
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.