Black-bellied Bustard
Black-bellied Bustard
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The Black-bellied Bustard is a medium-sized bustard widespread across sub-Saharan Africa, easily identified by the male's prominent black belly. They are adaptable birds, found in a variety of open habitats.
Where to spot
Found across most of sub-Saharan Africa, favoring grasslands, savannas, open woodlands, and agricultural areas, often near water sources.
How to spot
Scan open landscapes. Although their calls are distinctive, their camouflage makes them hard to see when on the ground. Pay attention to their characteristic slow, deliberate walking movements or their distinctive flight pattern.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, but more visible during the cooler hours of early morning and late afternoon. Their calls are often heard during the breeding season.
Where to spot
Found across most of sub-Saharan Africa, favoring grasslands, savannas, open woodlands, and agricultural areas, often near water sources.
How to spot
Scan open landscapes. Although their calls are distinctive, their camouflage makes them hard to see when on the ground. Pay attention to their characteristic slow, deliberate walking movements or their distinctive flight pattern.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, but more visible during the cooler hours of early morning and late afternoon. Their calls are often heard during the breeding season.
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The male Black-bellied Bustard has a remarkable bubbling call, often given during flight, which is a key auditory clue to its presence in the landscape.
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