Black-bellied Bustard
Lissotis melanogaster
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lissotis-melanogaster"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-bellied Bustard (Lissotis melanogaster) is a bird species in the family Otididae (avutardas), within the order Otidiformes (avutardas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 66.4 cm and a weight of 1.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized bustard (58-65 cm) found in grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa. Males have a black belly and inflatable blue throat pouch used in dramatic courtship displays. Omnivore. One of the most widespread African bustards.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 66,4 cm | 26.1 in |
| Peso | 1552,5 g | 54.76 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found in grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of tall-grass savanna; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are primary prey.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Sonido
Canto
Loud, low booming call; deep resonant notes carrying far across open grassland in South Asian landscape.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Otidiformes (Avutardas) |
| Familia | Otididae (Avutardas) |
| Genus | Lissotis |
| Especies | Lissotis melanogaster |
Distribution
Black-bellied Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family