Kori Bustard
Ardeotis kori
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À propos
Africa's heaviest flying bird (up to 135 cm, 11-19 kg). Found in open grasslands and savanna of eastern and southern Africa. Grey-brown plumage with a black crest. Omnivore, feeding on insects, small vertebrates, and seeds. An iconic sight on the African plains.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 142,0 cm | 55.9 in |
| Poids | 9300,0 g | 328.05 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Yellow-billed Cuckoo: olive-brown above; white below; yellow bill; rufous wing patches; white-spotted dark tail; North American species
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in open grasslands and savanna of eastern and southern Africa from Ethiopia to South Africa. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Africa's heaviest flying bird; feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and forbs in open savanna. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple items.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 25 days.
Taille de la couvée
1-2
Son
Chant
Deep, resonant booming call; powerful far-carrying bass sound audible several kilometres across open flat terrain.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Famille | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Ardeotis |
| Espèces | Ardeotis kori |
Distribution
Kori Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family