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Lesser Florican

Sypheotides indicus

Critically Endangered
Envergure
40,0 cm
Poids
610,0 g
Famille
Otididae
Ordre
Otidiformes

The Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus) is a bird species in the family Otididae (bustards), within the order Otidiformes (bustards). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40 cm and a weight of 610 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.

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À propos

A small bustard (45-51 cm) found in grasslands of the Indian subcontinent. Males in breeding plumage have a black head and neck with an elongated nuchal crest. Critically Endangered due to severe grassland habitat loss. Males perform spectacular leaping display flights.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 40,0 cm 15.7 in
Poids 610,0 g 21.52 oz

Habitat & Range

Statut de conservation

Critically Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Taille de la couvée

3-5

Son

Chant

Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh repeated notes audible across open dry African grassland.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Otidiformes (Bustards)
Famille Otididae (Bustards)
Genus Sypheotides
Espèces Sypheotides indicus

Distribution

Lesser Florican has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

Is the Lesser Florican endangered?
The Lesser Florican has a conservation status of Critically Endangered.
What does the Lesser Florican sound like?
Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh repeated notes audible across open dry African grassland.
How big is the Lesser Florican?
The Lesser Florican has a wingspan of 40.0 cm, weight of 610.0 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Florican belong to?
The Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus) belongs to the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae.

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