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Denham's Bustard

Neotis denhami

Near Threatened
Flügelspannweite
111,8 cm
Gewicht
5567,75 g
Familie
Otididae
Ordnung
Otidiformes

Über uns

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.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 111,8 cm 44.0 in
Gewicht 5567,75 g 196.40 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Mangrove Cuckoo: olive-brown above; buff-orange below; long dark tail with white spots; yellow bill; black facial mask; Caribbean

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found in grasslands and savanna across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to South Africa. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore of African grasslands; feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers dominate the diet.

Erhaltungsstatus

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: SC.

Gelegegröße

1-2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Deep, resonant booming call with dramatic quality; powerful bass notes audible across open African plains.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Otidiformes (Trappen)
Familie Otididae (Trappen)
Genus Neotis
Arten Neotis denhami

Distribution

Denham's Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.

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What does the Denham's Bustard eat?
Omnivore of African grasslands; feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers dominate the diet.
Where does the Denham's Bustard live?
Found in grasslands and savanna across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to South Africa. Resident.
Is the Denham's Bustard endangered?
The Denham's Bustard has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Denham's Bustard nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the Denham's Bustard sound like?
Deep, resonant booming call with dramatic quality; powerful bass notes audible across open African plains.
How big is the Denham's Bustard?
The Denham's Bustard has a wingspan of 111.8 cm, weight of 5567.75 g.
What order and family does the Denham's Bustard belong to?
The Denham's Bustard (Neotis denhami) belongs to the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae.

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