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Black-bellied Bustard

Lissotis melanogaster

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
66,4 cm
Berat
1552,5 g
Famili
Otididae
Ordo
Otidiformes

Tentang

A medium-sized bustard (58-65 cm) found in grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa. Males have a black belly and inflatable blue throat pouch used in dramatic courtship displays. Omnivore. One of the most widespread African bustards.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 66,4 cm 26.1 in
Berat 1552,5 g 54.76 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Rufous-throated Bronze-cuckoo: rufous throat contrasting bronze-green above; barred white below; small; iridescent green-bronze

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore of tall-grass savanna; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are primary prey.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: SC.

Ukuran Sarang

1-2

Suara

Kicauan

Loud, low booming call; deep resonant notes carrying far across open grassland in South Asian landscape.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Otidiformes (Bustards)
Famili Otididae (Bustards)
Genus Lissotis
Spesies Lissotis melanogaster

Distribution

Black-bellied Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Black-bellied Bustard eat?
Omnivore of tall-grass savanna; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are primary prey.
Where does the Black-bellied Bustard live?
Found in grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. Resident.
Is the Black-bellied Bustard endangered?
The Black-bellied Bustard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-bellied Bustard nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the Black-bellied Bustard sound like?
Loud, low booming call; deep resonant notes carrying far across open grassland in South Asian landscape.
How big is the Black-bellied Bustard?
The Black-bellied Bustard has a wingspan of 66.4 cm, weight of 1552.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-bellied Bustard belong to?
The Black-bellied Bustard (Lissotis melanogaster) belongs to the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae.

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