Denham's Bustard
Neotis denhami
Points
10
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Near ThreatenedCommon to spot
birds • Otididae
Denham's Bustard.
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Neotis denhami
Category
birds
Family
Otididae
Size
Body mass: approximately 3.97 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
10 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding denham's bustard in its natural range.
Overview
How to identify it
Habitat
EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 80%, understorey foraging 20%.
Diet
EltonTraits diet profile: invertebrates 40%; other/unspecified vertebrates 30%; other plant material 30%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Botswana
Zimbabwe
Eswatini
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
1500 verified species across ten Southern African countries. Spotted an error? Tell us through community guidelines.