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ShrublandScrapeLarge · 712 g
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The red-crested korhaan grows up to 50 cm (1.6 ft) in length with a maximal weight of 680 g (1.5 lb). The feathering of the wings folded on the back is marked by V-formed patterns of a light cream color with some white at the sides. Breast feathers are black. Legs are pale yellow and feet gray. Voice: The red-crested korhaan has a very distinct call. See The call of the red-crested korhaan.
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When to see the Red-crested Korhaan
One bar for each month, and every month is filled: this bird is recorded here in all twelve. The wide bar is November, the month with the most records.
Where to see the Red-crested Korhaan
The map shades 9 countries with regular records. Everything unshaded has no records. Countries are listed below the map.
About the Red-crested Korhaan
The red-crested korhaan or red-crested bustard is a species of bird in the family Otididae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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Easily confused with
Buff-crested BustardLophotis gindianaThe buff-crested bustard is a medium-sized East African bird that can reach up to 60 cm (24 in) in height.
Savile's BustardLophotis savileiAdults have short thin necks and legs, with a large head.
Side by side: Little Bustard vs Red-crested Korhaan · Great Bustard vs Red-crested Korhaan · Buff-crested Bustard vs Red-crested Korhaan
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