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Rüppell’s Korhaan
Heterotetrax rueppelii
Rüppell's Korhaan (Heterotetrax rueppelii) — Unusual & Unique Birds of Africa.
The Rüppell’s Korhaan (Heterotetrax rueppelii) is a member of the Otididae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 1.1 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Otidiformes
- Family Otididae Bustards
- Genus Heterotetrax
- Species rueppelii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 1.1 kg
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Otididae
- Order
- Otidiformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Rüppell’s Korhaan is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of arid, desert country, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Rüppell’s Korhaan is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Rüppell’s Korhaan (Heterotetrax rueppelii) belongs to the Otididae family of the order Otidiformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF sw.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 1.1 kg, with a wing length of about 31.6 cm and a tail of around 13.6 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 281,000 km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Rüppell’s Korhaan?
The Rüppell’s Korhaan is a very large bird that weighs around 1.1 kg.
Where does the Rüppell’s Korhaan live?
The Rüppell’s Korhaan is found across Africa with a range covering AF sw, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Rüppell’s Korhaan belong to?
The Rüppell’s Korhaan (Heterotetrax rueppelii) belongs to the Otididae family, in the order Otidiformes.
What does the Rüppell’s Korhaan eat?
The Rüppell’s Korhaan is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Rüppell’s Korhaan migrate?
The Rüppell’s Korhaan is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Rüppell’s Korhaan endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the Rüppell’s Korhaan's range?
The Rüppell’s Korhaan has a mapped global range of about 281,000 km².
Conservation
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