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White-bellied Bustard

Eupodotis senegalensis

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
54,1 cm
Масса
934,0 g
Семейство
Otididae
Отряд
Otidiformes
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О нас

A medium-sized bustard (52-60 cm) found in savanna grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa. Sandy-brown plumage with a white belly. Males have a distinctive black-and-white head pattern during breeding. Omnivore. One of the most widespread African bustards.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 54,1 cm 21.3 in
Масса 934,0 g 32.95 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Hispaniolan Lizard-cuckoo: brown above; rufous-buff below; long tail; red facial skin; yellow bill; Hispaniola endemic lizard-cuckoo

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

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

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore of African savanna; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are preferred prey.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: SC.

Размер кладки

1-3

Звук

Пение

Loud, low booming call; resonant bass notes carrying across open grassland habitat with remarkable power.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Otidiformes (Bustards)
Семейство Otididae (Bustards)
Genus Eupodotis
Виды Eupodotis senegalensis

Distribution

White-bellied Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the White-bellied Bustard eat?
Omnivore of African savanna; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are preferred prey.
Where does the White-bellied Bustard live?
Found in savanna grasslands across sub-Saharan Africa from Senegal to Ethiopia and south to South Africa. Resident.
Is the White-bellied Bustard endangered?
The White-bellied Bustard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-bellied Bustard nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the White-bellied Bustard sound like?
Loud, low booming call; resonant bass notes carrying across open grassland habitat with remarkable power.
How big is the White-bellied Bustard?
The White-bellied Bustard has a wingspan of 54.1 cm, weight of 934.0 g.
What order and family does the White-bellied Bustard belong to?
The White-bellied Bustard (Eupodotis senegalensis) belongs to the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae.

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