
White-bellied Bustard
Eupodotis senegalensis (Vieillot, 1821)
48–61 cmLength585 gWeight
The white-bellied bustard or white-bellied korhaan (Eupodotis senegalensis) is an African species of bustard.
Busiest months: August and November · Most records: Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: August and November · Most records: Kenya, Tanzania, Ethiopia
White-bellied Bustard has been recorded at 95 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 18 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Nairobi NPKenya793 records
- Amboseli NPKenya584 records
- Serengeti NPTanzania525 records
More places
- Tarangire NPTanzania444 records
- Maasai Mara NR – Mara TriangleKenya326 records
- Maasai Mara NRKenya315 records
- Buffalo Springs NRKenya260 records
- Serengeti NP – SeroneraTanzania212 records
- Ol Pejeta ConservancyKenya203 records
- Mpala Ranch and Research CentreKenya202 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
The white-bellied bustard or white-bellied korhaan (Eupodotis senegalensis) is an African species of bustard. It is widespread in sub-Saharan Africa in grassland and open woodland habitats. Despite its wide distribution and easily identifiable characteristics, very few studies have been conducted on this species and little is known about its life history and behavior.
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Questions
How big is the White-bellied Bustard?
The White-bellied Bustard is about 48–61 cm long and weighs around 585 g.
Where does the White-bellied Bustard live?
Its breeding range: Africa: widespread. It is most often recorded in Kenya, Tanzania and Ethiopia.
When is the best time to see the White-bellied Bustard?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in August and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the White-bellied Bustard endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the White-bellied Bustard as Least Concern.
What does the White-bellied Bustard eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the White-bellied Bustard in?
It belongs to the family Bustards (Otididae), order Otidiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 48–61 cm
- Weight
- 585 g
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 271 mm
- Tail
- 116 mm
- Bill
- 34 mm
- Tarsus
- 84 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: widespread
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Otidiformes
- Family
- Bustards Otididae
- Genus
- Eupodotis
Other birds in the genus Eupodotis
Blue KorhaanEupodotis caerulescens
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
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