Karoo Bustard

Karoo Bustard

Heterotetrax vigorsii

Least Concern

Aves · Otidiformes · Otididae

About

The karoo korhaan, also known as karoo bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family, Otididae, from Southern Africa. There are two subspecies, the nominate race, from south-eastern South Africa, and H. v. namaqua, from north-western South Africa and southern Namibia.

Fun Fact

There are two subspecies, the nominate race, from south-eastern South Africa, and H.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in a range of arid habitats associated with the karoo and other arid scrubland habitats found in western South Africa and Namibia.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance