Australian Bustard

Australian Bustard

Ardeotis australis

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
118.5 cm
น้ำหนัก
4570.0 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Otididae
อันดับ
Otidiformes

The Australian Bustard (Ardeotis australis) is a bird species in the family Otididae (bustards), within the order Otidiformes (bustards). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 118.5 cm and a weight of 4.6 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A large bustard (up to 120 cm, 3-8 kg) found across open grasslands and woodland of Australia. Sandy-brown plumage with black crown and neck markings. Australia's heaviest flying bird. Omnivore of grasslands. Males perform an impressive balloon-like throat display during courtship.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
กว้างปีก 118.5 cm 46.7 in
น้ำหนัก 4570.0 g 161.20 oz

Habitat & Range

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Found across open grasslands and woodland of Australia, including arid interior regions. Resident and nomadic.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore of Australian open country; eats insects, small reptiles, seeds, and green vegetation. Beetles, locusts, and grasshoppers predominate.

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

Nest type: NO. Incubation: 23-24 days.

จำนวนไข่

1-3

เสียง

เสียงร้อง

Loud, low booming call with hollow quality; deep resonant sound carrying across open African semi-desert terrain.

อนุกรมวิทยา

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Otidiformes (Bustards)
วงศ์ตระกูล Otididae (Bustards)
Genus Ardeotis
ชนิดพันธุ์ Ardeotis australis

Distribution

Australian Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.

พบ Not recorded

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External Databases

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What does the Australian Bustard eat?
Omnivore of Australian open country; eats insects, small reptiles, seeds, and green vegetation. Beetles, locusts, and grasshoppers predominate.
Where does the Australian Bustard live?
Found across open grasslands and woodland of Australia, including arid interior regions. Resident and nomadic.
Is the Australian Bustard endangered?
The Australian Bustard has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australian Bustard nest?
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 23-24 days.
What does the Australian Bustard sound like?
Loud, low booming call with hollow quality; deep resonant sound carrying across open African semi-desert terrain.
How big is the Australian Bustard?
The Australian Bustard has a wingspan of 118.5 cm, weight of 4570.0 g.
What order and family does the Australian Bustard belong to?
The Australian Bustard (Ardeotis australis) belongs to the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae.

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