Rüppell's Bustard
Eupodotis rueppellii
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderOtidiformes (Bustards)
- FamilyOtididae (Bustards)
- GenusEupodotis (Blue and White-bellied Korhaans)
- SpeciesEupodotis rueppellii (Rüppell's Bustard)
About the Rüppell's Bustard
Rüppell's korhaan (Heterotetrax rueppelii), also known as Rüppell's bustard, is a species of bird in the family Otididae. It is named to recognize Wilhelm Rüppell, a German explorer, collector, and naturalist. Rüppell's korhaan is a small bustard, only 60 cm (24 in) long. The head and neck are grey, with black stripes down the throat (less marked in females), through the eye, and on the sides of the neck, and with white cheeks. The body is sandy brown above, and white below. The legs are sandy yellow-brown.
Rüppell's korhaan is native to southwestern Africa in Angola and Namibia. It is one of thirteen native bird species found in the western part of Namibia. The bird's habitat is areas with low rainfall such as deserts, plains, and savannahs, where its exceptionally well developed senses play a major role in its survival and safety. It is commonly found in the Namibrand Nature Reserve, at Mirabib and Ganab in the Namib-Naukluft Park, at Bloedkoppie, and in the Spitzkoppe surroundings.
Rüppell's korhaan is usually monogamous but sometimes breeds in large family groups. It lays eggs all year round with a peak season from February to May... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rüppell's Bustard in Namib-Naukluft National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Namib-Naukluft National Park | 🇳🇦 Namibia |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rüppell's Bustard in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
About 20% of wildlife watchers report a Rüppell's Bustard sighting in Namib-Naukluft National Park, based on 37 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rüppell's Bustard in Namib-Naukluft National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Rüppell's Bustard in Namib-Naukluft National Park in our monthly data.