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Lesser Florican
Sypheotides indicus (Miller, JF, 1782)
614 gWeight
The lesser florican (Sypheotides indicus), also known as the likh or kharmore, is the smallest in the bustard family and the only member of the genus Sypheotides.
Where and when it's recorded
No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.
About
The lesser florican (Sypheotides indicus), also known as the likh or kharmore, is the smallest in the bustard family and the only member of the genus Sypheotides. It is endemic to the Indian Subcontinent where it is found in tall grasslands and is best known for the leaping breeding displays made by the males during the monsoon season. The male has a contrasting black and white breeding plumage and distinctive elongated head feathers that extend behind the neck.
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Questions
How big is the Lesser Florican?
The Lesser Florican weighs around 614 g.
Where does the Lesser Florican live?
Its breeding range: Oriental: India.
Is the Lesser Florican endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Lesser Florican as Critically Endangered.
What does the Lesser Florican eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Lesser Florican in?
It belongs to the family Bustards (Otididae), order Otidiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 614 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Critically Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 200 mm
- Tail
- 92 mm
- Bill
- 45 mm
- Tarsus
- 94 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Oriental: India
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Otidiformes
- Family
- Bustards Otididae
- Genus
- Sypheotides
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Great BustardOtis tarda
Arabian BustardArdeotis arabs
Kori BustardArdeotis kori
Great Indian BustardArdeotis nigriceps
Australian BustardArdeotis australis
African HoubaraChlamydotis undulata
Asian HoubaraChlamydotis macqueenii
Ludwig's BustardNeotis ludwigii
Denham's BustardNeotis denhami
Heuglin's BustardNeotis heuglinii
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