Savile's Bustard vs Great Bustard
Lophotis savilei compared with Otis tarda
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Savile's Bustard | Great Bustard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lophotis savilei | Otis tarda |
| Order | Otidiformes | Otidiformes |
| Family | Otididae | Otididae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.9 cm (19.3 in) | 110.2 cm (43.4 in) |
| Weight | 712.1 g (25.12 oz) | 8100.0 g (285.72 oz) |
| Diet | Omnivore of open grasslands, eating insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers … | Omnivore of open steppes; eats insects, small vertebrates, green shoots, and seeds. Beetles, grasshoppers, and … |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 2-3 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Savile's Bustard
Loud, low booming call; deep resonant sound carrying well across open semi-arid African grassland habitat.
Great Bustard
Deep, resonant booming call; powerful bass notes audible at great distance across open semi-arid plains.
Geographic Range & Migration
Savile's Bustard
Found in arid savanna of the Sahel from Senegal to Ethiopia. Resident in dry woodland and grassland.
Great Bustard
Found in open grasslands and steppes across Eurasia from Iberia to China. Partial migrant. Classified as Vulnerable.
Conservation Status
Savile's Bustard
Great Bustard
About These Birds
Savile's Bustard
A small bustard (45-55 cm) found in arid savanna of the Sahel from Senegal to Ethiopia. Sandy-buff plumage with a short black-and-white crest. Omnivore. Males inflate their throat pouches during display. Named after the British ornithologist Alfred Savile.
Great Bustard
The heaviest flying bird in Europe (7-18 kg, up to 105 cm) with a massive grey-brown body and white underparts. Males have prominent whisker-like feathers. Found in open grasslands and steppes across Eurasia. Omnivore. Long-distance migrant. Classified as Vulnerable due to habitat loss.