Black Bustard
- Scientific name
- Afrotis afra
- Family
- Otididae
- Conservation status
- Least concern
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Why it matters
The Black Bustard, or Afrotis afra, is a ground-dwelling bird native to the fynbos and shrublands of South Africa, recognizable by its distinct rounded tail and broad wings. Collectors prize this species for its unique display behaviors, as the males are known for their striking plumage and aerial performances during the breeding season.
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