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Rüppell's Bustard

Heterotetrax rueppelii

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
63,1 cm
Berat
1129,0 g
Famili
Otididae
Ordo
Otidiformes
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Tentang

A small bustard (55-60 cm) found in the arid Namib desert and adjacent semi-arid regions of southwestern Africa. Sandy-brown plumage with intricate markings. Omnivore. Named after the German zoologist Eduard Rüppell. A near-endemic of the Namib desert region.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 63,1 cm 24.8 in
Berat 1129,0 g 39.82 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Thick-billed Cuckoo (Pachycoccyx): dark brown above; pale buffy below; heavy bill; long graduated dark tail; Old World species

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in the arid Namib desert and adjacent regions of southwestern Africa. A Namibian near-endemic.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore of open grasslands, eating insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple prey.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, grating bark with rough guttural quality; deep carrying calls audible across open African hillside.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Otidiformes (Bustards)
Famili Otididae (Bustards)
Genus Heterotetrax
Spesies Heterotetrax rueppelii

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Rüppell's Bustard eat?
Omnivore of open grasslands, eating insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple prey.
Where does the Rüppell's Bustard live?
Found in the arid Namib desert and adjacent regions of southwestern Africa. A Namibian near-endemic.
Is the Rüppell's Bustard endangered?
The Rüppell's Bustard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Rüppell's Bustard sound like?
Loud, grating bark with rough guttural quality; deep carrying calls audible across open African hillside.
How big is the Rüppell's Bustard?
The Rüppell's Bustard has a wingspan of 63.1 cm, weight of 1129.0 g.
What order and family does the Rüppell's Bustard belong to?
The Rüppell's Bustard (Heterotetrax rueppelii) belongs to the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae.

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