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White-bellied Bustard

Eupodotis senegalensis

Least Concern
Envergadura
54,1 cm
Peso
934,0 g
Familia
Otididae
Orden
Otidiformes

The White-bellied Bustard (Eupodotis senegalensis) is a bird species in the family Otididae (avutardas), within the order Otidiformes (avutardas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 54.1 cm and a weight of 934 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Acerca de

Avutarda de Senegal, 50-60 cm. Parda grisácea, cuello blanco, parte inferior del cuello negra. Sabanas abiertas del África occidental y central. Preocupación menor.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 54,1 cm 21.3 in
Peso 934,0 g 32.95 oz

Habitat & Range

Distribución geográfica

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

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore of African savanna; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are preferred prey.

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: SC.

Tamaño de la puesta

1-3

Sonido

Canto

Loud, low booming call; resonant bass notes carrying across open grassland habitat with remarkable power.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Otidiformes (Avutardas)
Familia Otididae (Avutardas)
Genus Eupodotis
Especies Eupodotis senegalensis

Distribution

White-bellied Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

What does the White-bellied Bustard eat?
Omnivore of African savanna; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are preferred prey.
Where does the White-bellied Bustard live?
Found in savanna grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. Resident.
Is the White-bellied Bustard endangered?
The White-bellied Bustard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-bellied Bustard nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the White-bellied Bustard sound like?
Loud, low booming call; resonant bass notes carrying across open grassland habitat with remarkable power.
How big is the White-bellied Bustard?
The White-bellied Bustard has a wingspan of 54.1 cm, weight of 934.0 g.
What order and family does the White-bellied Bustard belong to?
The White-bellied Bustard (Eupodotis senegalensis) belongs to the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae.

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