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Buff-crested Bustard
Eudpodotis ruficrista
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 hitting the ground.
Fact file:
Height: 1.6 ft
Habitat: Semi-desert, bush, savanna and woodland
Diet: Arthropods, seeds, fruit and grains
Current Range: Southern Africa