Kingdom Animalia Order Otidiformes Genus Eupodotis Higher classification Eupodotis | Phylum Chordata Family Otididae Scientific name Eupodotis senegalensis Rank Species | |
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Similar Eupodotis, Bird, Bustard, Black‑bellied bustard, Buff‑crested bustard | ||
White bellied bustard
The white-bellied bustard or white-bellied korhaan (Eupodotis senegalensis) is an African species of bustard. It is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa in grassland and open woodland habitats.
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Description
It is rather small for a bustard, 48 to 61 centimetres (19 to 24 in) long. All are tawny brown above and on the breast and white on the belly, with cream-coloured legs; juveniles have light brown necks and heads, and adults have blue-grey necks. The adult female has a grey crown, a brown and buff line below the eye, and black speckling on the throat. The adult male has a black crown, black lines on the white cheeks, a black throat patch, and a pinkish-red bill. The call, often given in the early morning and late evening, has been described as "a very loud, guttural k'whuka WHUKa, k'wuka WHUKa..., or k'warrak, k'warrak...
This species is usually seen in pairs or family groups, as young stay with their parents much longer than those of other bustards in the region.
Subspecies
Five subspecies are recognized:
