Buff-crested Bustard

Lophotis gindiana

Least Concern

The Buff-crested Bustard is a long-legged ground bird of the Horn of Africa and East African drylands. It walks through open plains, grassland, savanna, or semi-desert searching for seeds, shoots, insects, and small animals. Males often use striking display postures to advertise across wide, open country.

Family

Otididae

Group

Bustards

Range

Buff-crested Bustard Range — Resident or seasonal range in the Horn of Africa and East African drylands

Population

≈ Unknown

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