Heuglin's Bustard
Neotis heuglinii
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A large bustard (70-85 cm) found in semi-arid grasslands of the Horn of Africa and adjacent regions. Sandy-brown plumage. Omnivore. Named after the German explorer Theodor von Heuglin. Found in Somalia, Ethiopia, and northern Kenya.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 91,7 cm | 36.1 in |
| Peso | 4400,0 g | 155.21 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Thick-billed Cuckoo (alt): heavy bill; dark brown above; pale buff below; long graduated tail; island cuckoo species; robust bill
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Found in semi-arid grasslands of the Horn of Africa from Djibouti to northern Kenya. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of East African open grasslands; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are key food items.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: SC.
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Loud, rough barking call with guttural quality; deep resonant notes carrying well across open arid terrain.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Família | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Neotis |
| Espécies | Neotis heuglinii |
Distribution
Heuglin's Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family