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The Ludwig's bustard can weigh from 3 to 7.3 kg (6.6 to 16.1 lb), with a mean of 6.3 kg (14 lb) for the much larger male and 3.4 kg (7.5 lb) for the female. Length ranges from 76 to 85 cm (30 to 33 in) in females and 80 to 95 cm (31 to 37 in) in males. The bird's face and front neck are coloured grey-brown while the back of the neck and face is white. The nape of the neck is coloured a dull orange. Females and juveniles vary from the male adults by their smaller size and slightly lighter coloured front neck and face. Voice: The mating call of the Ludwig's bustard is a deep 'bloop' noise. Not a lot of more specific information on the vocalizations of this species is available.
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When to see the Ludwig's Bustard
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is September, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Ludwig's Bustard
The map shades 4 countries with regular records, and 1 more in a lighter tone where the bird turns up only as a stray. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
Recorded as a rare visitor in Lesotho.
About the Ludwig's Bustard
Ludwig's bustard is a species of bird in the bustard family, and named after Baron von Ludwig. It is a medium-to-large sized species.
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Easily confused with
Denham's BustardNeotis denhamiDenham's bustard is the largest species in the genus Neotis, although is smaller than the bustards in the genus Ardeotis (as well as the great bustard).
Heuglin's BustardNeotis heugliniiIt is a fairly large species, at up to 89 cm (35 in) in length.
Nubian BustardNeotis nubaThe Nubian bustard is medium-large with pronounced sexual size dimorphism.
Side by side: Denham's Bustard vs Ludwig's Bustard
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