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Blue Bustard

Eupodotis caerulescens

Near Threatened
Kanat Açıklığı
64,6 cm
Ağırlık
1370,4 g
Familya
Otididae
Takım
Otidiformes

Hakkında

A medium-sized bustard (55-65 cm) endemic to the grasslands of southern South Africa. Distinctive blue-grey plumage, unique among bustards. Omnivore of highland grasslands. Classified as Near Threatened due to habitat loss from agriculture and urbanization.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 64,6 cm 25.4 in
Ağırlık 1370,4 g 48.34 oz

Tanımlama

Tuy

Jamaican Lizard-cuckoo: brown above; rufous below; very long graduated tail; red orbital ring; yellow bill; Jamaica endemic species

Habitat & Range

Coğrafi Dağılım

Endemic to the grasslands of southern South Africa from the Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal. Near Threatened.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and forbs in South African grassland. Beetles and grasshoppers are dietary staples.

Koruma Durumu

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Incubation: 24-28 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

1-3

Ses

Şarkı

Loud, low booming call; deep resonant notes carrying impressively across open dry savanna at dawn. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Otidiformes (Bustards)
Familya Otididae (Bustards)
Genus Eupodotis
Türler Eupodotis caerulescens

Distribution

Blue Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Mevcut Not recorded
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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

What does the Blue Bustard eat?
Feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and forbs in South African grassland. Beetles and grasshoppers are dietary staples.
Where does the Blue Bustard live?
Endemic to the grasslands of southern South Africa from the Eastern Cape to KwaZulu-Natal. Near Threatened.
Is the Blue Bustard endangered?
The Blue Bustard has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Blue Bustard nest?
Incubation: 24-28 days.
What does the Blue Bustard sound like?
Loud, low booming call; deep resonant notes carrying impressively across open dry savanna at dawn. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Blue Bustard?
The Blue Bustard has a wingspan of 64.6 cm, weight of 1370.4 g.
What order and family does the Blue Bustard belong to?
The Blue Bustard (Eupodotis caerulescens) belongs to the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae.

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