Bird watching in Africa - Northern black korhaan

The Northern Black Korhaan (Afrotis afraoides), also known as the White-quilled Bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family, Otididae. It occurs mainly in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa. Its habitat is primarily open grassland and scrub.

Range map from www.oiseaux.net - Ornithological Portal Oiseaux.net

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Listen to the Northern black korhaan

Sound from www.xeno-canto.org

Remarks from the Recordist

Male bird calling standing on top of a termite mound

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Remarks from the Recordist

One sequence from a male standing near the car in short grassland. A similar call is also given in the conspicuous display flight.

Conservation status

Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)

IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Downloaded on 24 July 2007.

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