Blue Bustard
Eupodotis caerulescens
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eupodotis-caerulescens"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue Bustard (Eupodotis caerulescens) is a bird species in the family Otididae (bustards), within the order Otidiformes (bustards). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 64.6 cm and a weight of 1.4 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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蓝鸨，体长55-65厘米。南非草地特有种。羽色蓝灰。近危。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 64.6 cm | 25.4 in |
| 体重 | 1370.4 g | 48.34 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布范围
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.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Incubation: 24-28 days.
产卵数
1-3
声音
鸣唱
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.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| 科 | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Eupodotis |
| 物种 | Eupodotis caerulescens |
Distribution
Blue Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family