Kori Bustard vs Lesser Florican
Ardeotis kori compared with Sypheotides indicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Kori Bustard | Lesser Florican |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardeotis kori | Sypheotides indicus |
| Order | Otidiformes | Otidiformes |
| Family | Otididae | Otididae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 142.0 cm (55.9 in) | 40.0 cm (15.7 in) |
| Weight | 9300.0 g (328.05 oz) | 610.0 g (21.52 oz) |
| Diet | Africa's heaviest flying bird; feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and forbs in open savanna. … | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 3-5 |
| 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.
Lesser Florican
Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh repeated notes audible across open dry African grassland.
Geographic Range & Migration
Kori Bustard
Found in open grasslands and savanna of eastern and southern Africa from Ethiopia to South Africa. Resident.
Lesser Florican
Conservation Status
Kori Bustard
Lesser Florican
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.
Lesser Florican
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.