Heuglin's Bustard
Neotis heuglinii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="neotis-heuglinii"></birdfyi-bird>The Heuglin's Bustard (Neotis heuglinii) is a bird species in the family Otididae (bustards), within the order Otidiformes (bustards). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 91.7 cm and a weight of 4.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A large bustard (70-85 cm) found in semi-arid grasslands of the Horn of Africa and adjacent regions. Sandy-brown plumage. Omnivore. Named after the German explorer Theodor von Heuglin. Found in Somalia, Ethiopia, and northern Kenya.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 91,7 cm | 36.1 in |
| Poids | 4400,0 g | 155.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in semi-arid grasslands of the Horn of Africa from Djibouti to northern Kenya. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of East African open grasslands; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are key food items.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Loud, rough barking call with guttural quality; deep resonant notes carrying well across open arid terrain.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Famille | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Neotis |
| Espèces | Neotis heuglinii |
Distribution
Heuglin's Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family