Australian Bustard

Australian Bustard

Ardeotis australis

Least Concern
翼展
118.5 cm
体重
4570.0 g
Otididae
Otidiformes
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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
翼展 118.5 cm 46.7 in
体重 4570.0 g 161.20 oz

识别

羽毛

Black-billed Cuckoo: olive-brown above; white below; black bill; long dark tail with white-buff tips; North American migrant species

Habitat & Range

分布范围

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.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

1-3

声音

鸣唱

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

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Otidiformes (Bustards)
Otididae (Bustards)
Genus Ardeotis
物种 Ardeotis australis

Distribution

Australian Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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