About the Black-bellied Bustard
The black-bellied bustard, also known as the black-bellied korhaan, is an African ground-dwelling bird in the bustard family.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Lissotis melanogaster |
| Species Codes | bkbbus1, BBBU, BBKO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black-bellied Bustard belong to?
The Black-bellied Bustard (Lissotis melanogaster) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
How can I identify the Black-bellied Bustard?
The black-bellied bustard, also known as the black-bellied korhaan, is an African ground-dwelling bird in the bustard family....
Where can I report a Black-bellied Bustard sighting?
You can log sightings of Black-bellied Bustard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bkbbus1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Bustards 26 species
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Quick Stats
Otidiformes
Order
26
Species in Family
1,502
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