About the Karoo Bustard
The karoo korhaan, also known as karoo bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family, Otididae, from Southern Africa. There are two subspecies, the nominate race, from south-eastern South Africa, and H. v. namaqua, from north-western South Africa and southern Namibia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Heterotetrax vigorsii |
| Species Codes | karbus1, KAKO, KABU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Karoo Bustard belong to?
The Karoo Bustard (Heterotetrax vigorsii) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
How can I identify the Karoo Bustard?
The karoo korhaan, also known as karoo bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family, Otididae, from Southern Africa. There are two subspecies, the nominate race, from south-eastern South Africa, and H. v. namaqua, from north-western South Africa and southern Namibia....
Where can I report a Karoo Bustard sighting?
You can log sightings of Karoo Bustard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code karbus1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Bustards 26 species
Quick Stats
Spotted a Karoo Bustard?
Log your sighting on eBird or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier!