Ludwig's Bustard
Neotis ludwigii
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À propos
A large bustard (75-90 cm) found in the arid Karoo and Namib regions of southern Africa. Brown plumage with rufous hindneck. Omnivore of semi-arid grasslands. Classified as Endangered due to powerline collisions, which are the primary cause of mortality.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 101,7 cm | 40.0 in |
| Poids | 3450,0 g | 121.70 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Gray-capped Cuckoo: gray cap; brown above; pale below; graduated dark tail; South American cuckoo species; forest dweller
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in the arid Karoo and Namib regions of southern Africa from Namibia to South Africa. Classified as Endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of Karoo and semi-arid scrubland; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and forbs. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple prey.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Deep, resonant booming call; far-carrying bass notes audible across broad open African savanna at dawn.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Famille | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Neotis |
| Espèces | Neotis ludwigii |
Distribution
Ludwig's Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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