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Southern Black Bustard

Afrotis afra

Vulnerable

翼開長

58.2 cm

体重

693.6 g

科

Otididae

目

Otidiformes

について

A medium-sized bustard (50-55 cm) endemic to the fynbos and strandveld of the Western Cape, South Africa. Males have black plumage with white wing patches. Females brown and cryptic. Omnivore of fynbos shrubland. Classified as Vulnerable due to habitat loss.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
翼開長	58.2 cm	22.9 in
体重	693.6 g	24.47 oz

識別

羽毛

Shining Bronze-cuckoo: brilliant iridescent golden-green above; white barred below; bronze-green head; reddish eye; small size

Habitat & Range

🏖️ Coastal

分布域

Endemic to the fynbos and strandveld of the Western Cape, South Africa. Classified as Vulnerable.

Diet & Feeding

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

保全状況

Vulnerable

IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: NO.

一腹卵数

1-2

鳴き声

さえずり

Loud, low booming call; deep resonant notes carrying far across open South Asian grassland habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

分類学

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
目	Otidiformes (Bustards)
科	Otididae (Bustards)
Genus	Afrotis
種	Afrotis afra

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よくある質問

What does the Southern Black Bustard eat?

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

Where does the Southern Black Bustard live?

Endemic to the fynbos and strandveld of the Western Cape, South Africa. Classified as Vulnerable.

Is the Southern Black Bustard endangered?

The Southern Black Bustard has a conservation status of Vulnerable.

How does the Southern Black Bustard nest?

Nest type: NO.

What does the Southern Black Bustard sound like?

Loud, low booming call; deep resonant notes carrying far across open South Asian grassland habitat. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Southern Black Bustard?

The Southern Black Bustard has a wingspan of 58.2 cm, weight of 693.6 g.

What order and family does the Southern Black Bustard belong to?

The Southern Black Bustard (Afrotis afra) belongs to the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae.