Karoo Bustard

Heterotetrax vigorsii

Conservation Status

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

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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