Ludwig's Bustard
Neotis ludwigii
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
Ludwig's Bustard.
Neotis ludwigii
Category
birds
Family
Otididae
Size
Body mass: approximately 3.26 kg (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
Location sensitive. Exact coordinates for this species are never shown publicly. Sightings are masked to a wide region to protect it from poaching.
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding ludwig'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 20%; other plant material 20%; fruit 20%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Namibia
Botswana
AngolaSafety and etiquette
Observe from a safe distance and never handle or feed wildlife.
Verification and sources
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