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Northern Black Bustard

Afrotis afraoides

Photo by AdamRiley
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Description:

The Northern Black Bustard is also known as White-quilled Bustard (the white quills in question can be seen on the open wings of this bird) or Black Korhaan, an Afrikaans name referring to its loud call. This male was photographed in display in Etosha National Park, Namibia.

Habitat:

Open grasslands

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PublishedOctober 26, 2011

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