Australian Bustard
Ardeotis australis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="ardeotis-australis"></birdfyi-bird>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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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 118,5 cm | 46.7 in |
| Khối Lượng | 4570,0 g | 161.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
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.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: NO. Incubation: 23-24 days.
Số Trứng
1-3
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Loud, low booming call with hollow quality; deep resonant sound carrying across open African semi-desert terrain.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Họ | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Ardeotis |
| Loài | Ardeotis australis |
Distribution
Australian Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family