Points

20

per confirmed sighting

BirdConservation status: Near ThreatenedUncommon to spot
birds • Otididae

Kori Bustard.

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Ardeotis kori

One of the heaviest flying birds, striding through open plains with a slow deliberate gait.

Category

birds

Family

Otididae

Size

1.2 m tall, up to 19 kg

Points

20 pts

Log a sighting

A closer look

Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding kori bustard in its natural range.

Overview

One of the heaviest flying birds, striding through open plains with a slow deliberate gait.

How to identify it

Grey-brown, finely barred, with a black crest and pale neck inflated during display.

Habitat

EltonTraits foraging-strata profile: ground foraging 90%, understorey foraging 10%.

Diet

Insects, seeds, small reptiles

Behaviour

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When to look

Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.

Where to see it

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  • Kruger National ParkZA
  • Kgalagadi Transfrontier ParkZA
  • Etosha National ParkNA

Safety and etiquette

Observe from a vehicle or a safe distance and never feed wildlife.

Verification and sources

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