Heuglin's Bustard
Neotis heuglinii
The Heuglin's Bustard (Neotis heuglinii) is a legendary bustard found in 3 countries, weighing about 4.1 kg. Heuglin's bustard is a species of bird in the bustard family.
About the Heuglin's Bustard
Heuglin's bustard is a species of bird in the bustard family.
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How to identify it
It is a fairly large species, at up to 89 cm (35 in) in length. The males weigh 4–8 kg (8.8–17.6 lb) and the much smaller females weigh 2.6–3 kg (5.7–6.6 lb). Other than size, sexes differ considerably in appearance. The striking male has a large back marking over the crown down the face to the chin with a bluish-grey neck. On the male, a chestnut band on the lower chest which is separated from the white belly by a thin black band. The female is much more of a subdued brownish color overall, with no bold black markings and has a face lined with faint slate-gray markings.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Heuglin's Bustard?
- It is a fairly large species, at up to 89 cm (35 in) in length. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Heuglin's Bustard?
- The Heuglin's Bustard is a huge sized bird weighing about 4.1 kg.
- Where can you see a Heuglin's Bustard?
- The Heuglin's Bustard occurs in 3 countries, including Kenya, Ethiopia and Somalia.
- What birds look similar to a Heuglin's Bustard?
- The Heuglin's Bustard is most easily confused with the Nubian Bustard, the Ludwig's Bustard and the Denham's Bustard.
- Is the Heuglin's Bustard endangered?
- The Heuglin's Bustard is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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