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When to see Common Reedbuck in Pilanesberg National Park
Common Reedbuck are most active early morning (05:00 to 08:00) and late afternoon into dusk (17:00 to 20:00).
This is Common Reedbuck's general behavior. Once enough sightings are logged in Pilanesberg National Park, this page also shows when they're actually seen here.
About the Reedbuck (Common)
The common reedbuck is a medium-sized antelope strongly associated with moist grassland, floodplains, river margins and areas of tall grass. It has a greyish-brown coat, white underparts and a distinctive dark scent gland below the ears. Only males have horns, which are short and curved forward. Reedbuck are primarily grazers and are usually seen singly or in small family groups. They rely on dense grass and cover for protection and are often most active around dawn and dusk.
How to identify the Reedbuck (Common)
Medium-sized antelope with a shaggy reddish-brown to grey-brown coat, pale underparts, white rump and relatively long, narrow ears. Males have short, ridged horns that curve backwards; females are hornless.
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