Karoo Bustard

The Karoo Bustard , also known as Karoo Korhan, is a species of bird in the Otididae family. It is found in Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa.

The Karoo Bustard is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Karoo Bustard (Eupodotis vigorsii), also known as Karoo Korhan, is a species of bird in the Otididae family. It is found in Lesotho, Namibia, and South Africa. References - * BirdLife International 2004. Eupodotis vigorsii. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 24 July 2007. Stub icon This Gruiformes-related article is a stub. You can help Wikipedia by expanding it. More

* Karoo Bustard, Eupodotis vigorsii * Rüppell's Bustard, Eupodotis rueppellii * Little Brown Bustard, Eupodotis humilis * Genus: Lophotis * Savile's Bustard, Lophotis savilei * Buff-crested Bustard, Lophotis gindiana * Red-crested Bustard, Lophotis ruficrista * Genus: Afrotis More

species overview :: Karoo Bustard (Eupodotis vigorsii) = Nr. More

Karoo bustard (Eupodotis vigorsii) = Karoo bustard (Eupodotis vigorsii) by Jim Scarff. taken in the Tankwa Karoo north of Cape Town, South Africa. I spotted them as they walked about 15m from the edge of the road. This is a bird most birding trips to South Africa have a hard time seeing, let alone photographing. After a few minutes they just vanished into this amazingly barren habitat. I was very lucky. More

Bird species include Karoo bustard (Eupodotis vigorsii), Ludwig's bustard (Neotis ludwigii), Karoo chat (Cercomela schlegelii), Dune lark (Certhilauda erythrochlamys), and Dusky sunbird (Nectarinia fusca). Reptiles such as Dwarf chameleon (Bradypodion karrooicum), Rough thick-toed gecko (Pachydactylus rugosus), Karoo sand snake (Psammophis notostictus), Coral snake (Aspidelaps lubricus), and Péringuey's adder (Bitis peringueyi) also call this ecoregion home. Amphibians include Namaqua caco (Cacosternum namaquense) and Desert rain frog (Breviceps macrops). More

Karoo bustard ( Eupodotis vigorsii), Ludwig's bustard ( Neotis ludwigii), Karoo chat ( Cercomela schlegelii), dune lark ( Certhilauda erythrochlamys), and dusky sunbird ( Nectarinia fusca). Mammals There are roughly 75 mammal species in the Succulent Karoo hotspot, of which two are endemic: De Winton's golden mole ( Cryptochloris wintoni, VU), and the Namaqua dune mole rat ( Bathyergus janetta). More

Karoo Bustard (Eupodotis vigorsii vigorsii) Malgas, South Africa - December, 2005 Canon EOS 20D, Canon 300 f/4 IS L, Canon 1.4x Extender II © Lasse Olsson Karoo Bustard (Eupodotis vigorsii vigorsii) Malgas, South Africa - December, 2005 Canon EOS 20D, Canon 300 f/4 IS L, Canon 1. More

Karoo Bustard, Eupodotis vigorsii Otididae (BUSTARDS) Karoo Bustard, Eupodotis vigorsii This photo was taken in: South Africa The photo was taken by: Graeme Wallace South Africa reports Reports from birdtours.co. More

Karoo Bustard Eupodotis vigorsii = Described by: Smith, A. (1831) Alternate common name(s): Karroo Bustard, Black-throated Bustard, Vigors's Bustard, Vigors' Bustard Old scientific name(s): Heterotetrax vigorsii Photographs South Africa - Sep, 2001 More

Long-billed Lark Certhilauda brevirostris, Karoo Bustard Eupodotis vigorsii, Black Bustard Eupodotis afra. Bushmanland: Brandvlei is a small town of exceptionally forlorn demeanour, situated on the plains of central Bushmanland. Its unprepossessing appearance is deceptive, however, as excellent birding may be had close to the town. Specials: Ludwig’s Bustard Neotis ludwigii, Karoo Bustard Eupodotis vigorsii, Burchell’s Courser Cursorius rufus, Red Certhilauda burra and Sclater’s Larks Spizocorys sclateri, Karoo Eremomela Eremomela gregalis, Black-headed Canary Alario alario. More

Karoo Bustard Eupodotis vigorsii = South Africa - Sep, 2001 More

Karoo Bustard (Eupodotis vigorsii) = French: Outarde de Vigors German: Knarrtrappe Spanish: Sisón del Karroo Other common names: Black-throated/Vigors's Bustard/Korhaan, Karoo/Vaal Korhaan Taxonomy: Otis Vigorsii A. Smith, 1831, South Africa. Forms parapatric species pair with E. rueppellii, with which frequently considered conspecific; these two and E. humilis formerly placed in genus Heterotetrax. Two subspecies recognized. More

* Karoo Bustard, Eupodotis vigorsii * Rüppell's Bustard, Eupodotis rueppellii * Little Brown Bustard, Eupodotis humilis * Savile's Bustard, Lophotis savilei * Buff-crested Bustard, Lophotis gindiana * Red-crested Bustard, Lophotis ruficrista * Black Bustard, Afrotis afra * White-quilled Bustard, Afrotis afraoides * Black-bellied Bustard, Lissotis melanogaster * Hartlaub's Bustard, Lissotis hartlaubii * Bengal Florican, Houbaropsis bengalensis * Lesser Florican, Sypheotides indica * Little Bustard, Tetrax tetrax More