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Where to see Denhams Bustard in South Africa
About the Denhams Bustard
Denham's bustard is a large ground-dwelling bird of African grasslands, savanna and open woodland. It has a long neck and legs, a pale head and neck, and intricately patterned brown and buff upperparts that provide camouflage in tall vegetation. It is an opportunistic omnivore, feeding on insects, small vertebrates, seeds and other plant material. It spends most of its time walking through open habitat and is generally encountered singly or in pairs.
How to identify the Denhams Bustard
Large ground-dwelling bustard with long legs and neck, brown to grey-brown upperparts and pale underparts. Males are considerably larger than females.
Did you know?
Denham’s Bustard can undertake seasonal movements in response to rainfall and changes in food availability.
Also known as: Denhamse Veldpou, Bustard
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