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Ludwig's Bustard
Neotis ludwigii
-19.1192, 13.6794
Field Notes
Description:
My second spotting of this beautiful large terrestrial bird. This bustard is the size of a turkey, standing about 90 to 100 cm tall, of quite earthy colours and spectacular as it moved slowly.
Habitat:
Seen in Kunene region of Namibia (northwest), around Sesfontein town, in arid open acacia woodlands landscape. Very dry (but still magnificent and rich in wildlife) at the moment, following a three-year dry-spell.
Notes:
This is a South-African near endemic, and endangered species. It's been reported that it falls victim to collision with high-power lines in thornveld; but I heard stories about being also hunted for food.
Reference Links:
Ludwig's bustard - Wikipedia
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PublishedApril 4, 2020
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