Kori bustard — size comparison

The kori bustard inhabits African savannas and dry areas with low vegetation. It has a heavy body, a long neck and strong legs. Much of the day is spent slowly

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Height

Ground the top of the headReference values · details in the profiles

Kori bustard

Ardeotis kori

ok. 150 cmDorosły ptak
to the top of the head
Mass
11–19 kgAdult males
Shared ground line. The scale follows the measurement stated for each animal. Person: 170 cm
HeightScale in m
00,511,5
Kori bustardWysokość do czubka głowyapprox. 150 cm

The scale compares the named dimensions. View direction and measurement points are given for each animal.

150–150 cm range across the animals shown

Person: 170 cm
Kori bustard — size comparison — facts and sources

The kori bustard inhabits African savannas and dry areas with low vegetation. It has a heavy body, a long neck and strong legs. Much of the day is spent slowly walking across feeding grounds. It can fly but usually prefers to walk, taking off when necessary.

It collects insects, seeds, fruit and shoots and also catches small vertebrates. During courtship, males inflate the neck, spread their feathers and display to females. The female lays in a ground hollow, incubates and leads the young. Subdued colouring helps her and the chicks remain concealed in dry grass.

Źródła identyfikacyjne podają samcom 1,2–1,5 m rozmiaru, lecz 1,5 m jest wartością górną i bywa mieszana z długością ciała. Plansza używa 120 cm wysokości stojącego samca w neutralnej pozycji. Mierzymy od podłoża do czubka głowy; nastroszony czub i nadęty worek gardłowy nie wpływają na skalę.

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