Little Brown Bustard
Heterotetrax humilis
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Giới Thiệu
A small bustard (42-48 cm) found in the Horn of Africa, from Ethiopia to Somalia. Sandy-brown plumage. Omnivore of semi-arid grasslands. The smallest African bustard. Poorly studied due to its remote habitat. Classified as Near Threatened.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 46,5 cm | 18.3 in |
| Khối Lượng | 700,0 g | 24.69 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Black-billed Koel (Microdynamis): black bill; males glossy black; females brown-barred; long tail; red eye; New Guinea koel
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Found in the Horn of Africa from Ethiopia to Somalia. Resident in semi-arid grasslands. Near Threatened.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of open grasslands, eating insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple prey.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: NO.
Số Trứng
2-3
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Loud, grating bark with deep resonant character; carrying calls audible across open dry Southern African plains.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Họ | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Heterotetrax |
| Loài | Heterotetrax humilis |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family