Hartlaub's Bustard
Lissotis hartlaubii
The Hartlaub's Bustard (Lissotis hartlaubii) is a rare bustard found in 4 countries, weighing about 1.2 kg. Hartlaub's bustard is a species of bird in the family Otididae.
About the Hartlaub's Bustard
Hartlaub's bustard is a species of bird in the family Otididae. It is a medium-sized bustard with a long, thick neck, and long legs. It is found in open, tall grassland, range from 1,600 to 2,000 metres in Ethiopia, Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
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How to identify it
A mature Hartlaub's bustard is about 60 centimetres (24 in), recorded weights range from 1,500–1,600 g (3.3–3.5 lb). They are indistinguishable from a far distance, as they are similar to L. melanogaster. The male Hartlaub's bustard has a grayish coloration with a more distinct black stripe on its face, as well as a black stripe running down its neck that connects to its black belly. They have a small head set on a long neck, and a bulky body with large legs. Voice: By inflating and extending its neck, the male Hartlaub's bustard produces three distinct sounds: a rapid "click", followed by a "tok", and then a long, deep "booom". These sounds do not travel far.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Hartlaub's Bustard can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Hartlaub's Bustard?
- A mature Hartlaub's bustard is about 60 centimetres (24 in), recorded weights range from 1,500–1,600 g (3.3–3.5 lb). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Hartlaub's Bustard?
- The Hartlaub's Bustard is a large sized bird weighing about 1.2 kg.
- Where can you see a Hartlaub's Bustard?
- The Hartlaub's Bustard occurs in 4 countries, including Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia and Uganda.
- What birds look similar to a Hartlaub's Bustard?
- The Hartlaub's Bustard is most easily confused with the Black-bellied Bustard.
- Is the Hartlaub's Bustard endangered?
- The Hartlaub's Bustard is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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