Want to know where and when to find Black bellied Bustard? opspoor shows recent sightings across South Africa's parks and when each species is usually active.
Where to see Black bellied Bustard in South Africa
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.
Did you know?
Black-bellied Bustards spend most of their time walking through grassland and rely on their cryptic plumage to remain difficult to detect.
Also known as: Bustard, Swartpenstrap
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