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When to see Black bellied Bustard in Pilanesberg National Park
Black bellied Bustard are most active during the day (06:00 to 18:00).
This is Black bellied Bustard's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Pilanesberg National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
Where to look for Black bellied Bustard in Pilanesberg National Park: best roads
Drive
Moruleng, Thlware and Dithabaneng run through mixed bushveld and open grassland: good country for Black bellied Bustard.
- Moruleng3.9 km · mixed bushveld
- Thlware2.6 km · mixed bushveld
- Dithabaneng12.5 km · mixed bushveld and open grassland
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About the Black bellied Bustard
The black-bellied bustard is a large ground-dwelling bird of African grasslands, savanna and open woodland. It has a grey-brown back, pale head and neck and a distinctive dark belly, with males showing stronger contrast during display. It feeds primarily on insects and other invertebrates but also takes seeds, plant material and small vertebrates. It spends most of its time walking through open vegetation searching for food and is generally encountered singly or in pairs.
How to identify the Black bellied Bustard
Large ground-dwelling bustard with a brown back, white belly and distinctive black markings on the belly and wings. Males are larger and more strongly marked than females, with a prominent dark breast pattern.
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