Red-crested Bustard
- Score
- 1.459025
- Family
- Otididae
- Tail Shape
- rounded
- Wing Shape
- broad
Why it matters
The red-crested bustard (Lophotis ruficrista) is a distinctive ground-dwelling bird of southern Africa, recognized by the elongated, reddish-brown feathers on the nape of the males. Collectors prize this species for its unique courtship displays, where males perform elaborate aerial maneuvers to showcase their plumage and display their broad wings and rounded tails.
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