About the Black Bustard
The southern black korhaan, also known as the black bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family, Otididae. This small bustard is found in southwestern South Africa, from Namaqualand, south to Cape Town and east to Makhanda. It prefers semi-arid habitats such as grasslands, shrublands and savannas where it can easily prey on ground-dwelling arthropods and eat seeds. It reproduces yearly in the spring and will lay about one or two eggs per breeding season.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Afrotis afra |
| Species Codes | blabus3, SBBU, SBKO, BLBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Black Bustard belong to?
The Black Bustard (Afrotis afra) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
How can I identify the Black Bustard?
The southern black korhaan, also known as the black bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family, Otididae. This small bustard is found in southwestern South Africa, from Namaqualand, south to Cape Town and east to Makhanda. It prefers semi-arid habitats such as grasslands, shrublands and sav...
Where can I report a Black Bustard sighting?
You can log sightings of Black Bustard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blabus3, or on iNaturalist.
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