White-quilled Bustard
- Scientific name
- Afrotis afraoides
- Family
- Otididae
- Conservation status
- Near threatened
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Wing shape
- Broad
- Tail shape
- Rounded
Why it matters
The White-quilled Bustard is a distinct species native to the grasslands and savannas of Southern Africa, notable for the striking white wing patches that appear prominently during its aerial displays. These birds are prized by observers for their elusive nature and specific habitat requirements, serving as an important indicator of the health of their native open-veld ecosystems.
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