Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Heterotetrax vigorsii |
| Codes | karbus1, KAKO, KABU |
Identification
The Karoo Bustard (Heterotetrax vigorsii) 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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Quick Facts
Scientific Name: Heterotetrax vigorsii
Family: Bustards
Order: Otidiformes
eBird Code: karbus1