Bustards
Order: Gruiformes. Family: Otididae
Bustards are large terrestrial birds mainly associated with dry open country and steppes in the Old World. They are omnivorous and nest on the ground. They walk steadily on strong legs and big toes, pecking for food as they go. They have long broad wings with "fingered" wingtips, and striking patterns in flight. Many have interesting mating displays. There are 26 species worldwide and 10 species which occur in Sudan.
- Arabian Bustard Ardeotis arabs
- Kori Bustard Ardeotis kori
- Houbara Bustard Chlamydotis undulata
- Stanley Bustard Neotis denhami
- Nubian Bustard Neotis nuba
- White-bellied Bustard Eupodotis senegalensis
- Savile's Bustard Eupodotis savilei
- Buff-crested Bustard Eupodotis gindiana
- Black-bellied Bustard Lissotis melanogaster
- Hartlaub's Bustard Lissotis hartlaubii
Read more about this topic: List Of Birds Of Sudan