Savile's Bustard vs Lesser Florican
Lophotis savilei compared with Sypheotides indicus
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Savile's Bustard | Lesser Florican |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Lophotis savilei | Sypheotides indicus |
| Order | Otidiformes | Otidiformes |
| Family | Otididae | Otididae |
| Conservation Status | Least Concern | Critically Endangered |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 48.9 cm (19.3 in) | 40.0 cm (15.7 in) |
| Weight | 712.1 g (25.12 oz) | 610.0 g (21.52 oz) |
| Diet | Omnivore of open grasslands, eating insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers … | -- |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 3-5 |
| 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.
Lesser Florican
Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh repeated notes audible across open dry African grassland.
Geographic Range & Migration
Savile's Bustard
Found in arid savanna of the Sahel from Senegal to Ethiopia. Resident in dry woodland and grassland.
Lesser Florican
Conservation Status
Savile's Bustard
Lesser Florican
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.
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.