Bustards and Korhaans
Order: Gruiformes. Family: Otididae
Bustards and Korhaans are large terrestrial birds mainly associated with dry open country and steppes in the Old World. They make up the family Otididae (formerly known as Otidae). Bustards and Korhaans 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 27 species worldwide, 11 in Southern Africa.
- Denham's Bustard Neotis denhami
- Ludwig's Bustard Neotis ludwigii near-endemic
- Kori Bustard Ardeotis kori
- Black-bellied Bustard Lissotis melanogaster
- Red-crested Korhaan Lophotis ruficrista
- Southern Black Korhaan Afrotis afra endemic
- Northern Black Korhaan Afrotis afraoides endemic
- Rüppell's Korhaan Eupodotis rueppellii near-endemic
- Karoo Korhaan Eupodotis vigorsii endemic
- Blue Korhaan Eupodotis caerulescens endemic
- White-bellied Korhaan Eupodotis senegalensis
Read more about this topic: List Of Southern African Birds