Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Lissotis melanogaster |
| Codes | bkbbus1, BBBU, BBKO |
Identification
The Black-bellied Bustard (Lissotis melanogaster) is a member of the Bustards family within the order Otidiformes. This species is classified in the eBird taxonomy maintained by the Cornell Lab of Ornithology.
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Related Species in Bustards
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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Lissotis melanogaster
Family: Bustards
Order: Otidiformes
eBird Code: bkbbus1