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Ludwig's Bustard
Neotis ludwigii (Rüppell, 1837)
76–85 cmLength3.3 kgWeight
Ludwig's bustard (Neotis ludwigii) is a species of bird in the bustard family, and named after Baron von Ludwig.
Busiest months: November · Most records: South Africa, Namibia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: November · Most records: South Africa, Namibia
Ludwig's Bustard has been recorded at 13 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Karoo NPSouth Africa33 records
- Spitzkoppe Nature ReserveNamibia26 records
- Benfontein NRSouth Africa22 records
More places
- Etosha NP – Okaukuejo CampNamibia20 records
- Augrabies Falls NPSouth Africa15 records
- Hobatere – LodgeNamibia9 records
- Ondudu LodgeNamibia7 records
- West Coast NPSouth Africa6 records
- Namibgrens Guest FarmNamibia3 records
- Kunene River LodgeNamibia3 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
Ludwig's bustard (Neotis ludwigii) is a species of bird in the bustard family, and named after Baron von Ludwig. It is a medium-to-large sized species.
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Questions
How big is the Ludwig's Bustard?
The Ludwig's Bustard is about 76–85 cm long and weighs around 3.3 kg.
Where does the Ludwig's Bustard live?
Its breeding range: Africa: Angola, Namibia and South Africa. It is most often recorded in South Africa and Namibia.
When is the best time to see the Ludwig's Bustard?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Ludwig's Bustard endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Ludwig's Bustard as Endangered.
What does the Ludwig's Bustard eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Ludwig's Bustard in?
It belongs to the family Bustards (Otididae), order Otidiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 76–85 cm
- Weight
- 3.3 kg
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Endangered
More measurements
- Wing
- 508 mm
- Tail
- 254 mm
- Bill
- 64 mm
- Tarsus
- 130 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: Angola, Namibia and South Africa
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Otidiformes
- Family
- Bustards Otididae
- Genus
- Neotis
Other birds in the genus Neotis
Denham's BustardNeotis denhami
Heuglin's BustardNeotis heuglinii
Nubian BustardNeotis nuba
Great BustardOtis tarda
Arabian BustardArdeotis arabs
Kori BustardArdeotis kori
Great Indian BustardArdeotis nigriceps
Australian BustardArdeotis australis
African HoubaraChlamydotis undulata
Asian HoubaraChlamydotis macqueenii
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