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Blue Bustard

Eupodotis caerulescens

Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
64,6 cm
Khối Lượng
1370,4 g
Họ
Otididae
Bộ
Otidiformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 64,6 cm 25.4 in
Khối Lượng 1370,4 g 48.34 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

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

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Incubation: 24-28 days.

Số Trứng

1-3

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

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.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Otidiformes (Bustards)
Họ Otididae (Bustards)
Genus Eupodotis
Loài Eupodotis caerulescens

Distribution

Blue Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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