Buff-crested bustard

Latin name: Eudpodotis ruficrista
Where: Birds of the World
Height: 1.6 ft
Lifespan: 7 yrs
Habitat: Semi-desert, bush, savanna and woodland
Diet: Arthropods, seeds, fruit and grains
Range: Central southern Africa

Buff-crested bustard (Eudpodotis ruficrista)

The buff-crested bustard is named for a crest of feathers along the back of the male’s neck that are erected when displaying. The male courts the female by flying straight up in the air, and then seems to fall and catch itself just before it hitting the ground.

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