Lesser Florican
Sypheotides indicus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sypheotides-indicus"></birdfyi-bird>The Lesser Florican (Sypheotides indicus) is a bird species in the family Otididae (bustards), within the order Otidiformes (bustards). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 40 cm and a weight of 610 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Critically Endangered.
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A small bustard (45-51 cm) found in grasslands of the Indian subcontinent. Males in breeding plumage have a black head and neck with an elongated nuchal crest. Critically Endangered due to severe grassland habitat loss. Males perform spectacular leaping display flights.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 40.0 cm | 15.7 in |
| 体重 | 610.0 g | 21.52 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
产卵数
3-5
声音
鸣唱
Loud, far-carrying call with raucous quality; harsh repeated notes audible across open dry African grassland.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| 科 | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Sypheotides |
| 物种 | Sypheotides indicus |
Distribution
Lesser Florican has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family