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Savile's Bustard

Lophotis savilei

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
48,9 cm
Berat
712,1 g
Famili
Otididae
Ordo
Otidiformes

The Savile's Bustard (Lophotis savilei) is a bird species in the family Otididae (bustards), within the order Otidiformes (bustards). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 48.9 cm and a weight of 712.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A small bustard (45-55 cm) found in arid savanna of the Sahel from Senegal to Ethiopia. Sandy-buff plumage with a short black-and-white crest. Omnivore. Males inflate their throat pouches during display. Named after the British ornithologist Alfred Savile.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 48,9 cm 19.3 in
Berat 712,1 g 25.12 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in arid savanna of the Sahel from Senegal to Ethiopia. Resident in dry woodland and grassland.

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, low booming call; deep resonant sound carrying well across open semi-arid African grassland habitat.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Otidiformes (Bustards)
Famili Otididae (Bustards)
Genus Lophotis
Spesies Lophotis savilei

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Savile's Bustard eat?
Omnivore of open grasslands, eating insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple prey.
Where does the Savile's Bustard live?
Found in arid savanna of the Sahel from Senegal to Ethiopia. Resident in dry woodland and grassland.
Is the Savile's Bustard endangered?
The Savile's Bustard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Savile's Bustard sound like?
Loud, low booming call; deep resonant sound carrying well across open semi-arid African grassland habitat.
How big is the Savile's Bustard?
The Savile's Bustard has a wingspan of 48.9 cm, weight of 712.1 g.
What order and family does the Savile's Bustard belong to?
The Savile's Bustard (Lophotis savilei) belongs to the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae.

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