White-bellied Bustard
Eupodotis senegalensis
Points
20
per confirmed sighting
BirdConservation status: Least ConcernUncommon to spot
birds • Otididae
White-bellied Bustard.
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Eupodotis senegalensis
Category
birds
Family
Otididae
Size
Body mass: approximately 585 g (EltonTraits).
Points
20 pts
A closer look
Field notes for spotting, identifying and understanding white-bellied 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 30%; seeds 20%; other plant material 20%; fruit 20%; ectothermic vertebrates 10%.
Behaviour
When to look
Not classified as primarily nocturnal in EltonTraits.
Where to see it
South Africa
Botswana
Zambia
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.