About the Buff-crested Bustard
The buff-crested bustard is a medium-sized bird of East Africa; Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya belonging to the family Otididae. The populations are stable and the species is of least concern.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Lophotis gindiana |
| Species Codes | bucbus1, BCBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Buff-crested Bustard belong to?
The Buff-crested Bustard (Lophotis gindiana) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
How can I identify the Buff-crested Bustard?
The buff-crested bustard is a medium-sized bird of East Africa; Somalia, Ethiopia, Kenya belonging to the family Otididae. The populations are stable and the species is of least concern....
Where can I report a Buff-crested Bustard sighting?
You can log sightings of Buff-crested Bustard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bucbus1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Bustards 26 species
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Quick Stats
Otidiformes
Order
26
Species in Family
349
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