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Northern black korhaan, Afrotis afraoides

The Northern Black Korhaan (Afrotis afraoides), also known as the White-quilled Bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family, Otididae. It occurs mainly in Botswana, Lesotho, Namibia and South Africa. Its habitat is primarily open grassland and scrub.



Northern black korhaan, Afrotis afraoides

Range map from Ornithological Portal Oiseaux.net
Range map from www.oiseaux.net - Ornithological Portal Oiseaux.net
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Listen to the Northern black korhaan

Remarks from the Recordist

Male bird calling standing on top of a termite mound




Remarks from the Recordist

One sequence from a male standing near the car in short grassland. A similar call is also given in the conspicuous display flight.


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Conservation status
Northern black korhaan, Afrotis afraoides
Least Concern (IUCN 3.1)
IUCN Red List of Threatened Species Downloaded on 24 July 2007.



From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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Sighted: (Date of first photo that I could use) 20th of November 2014
Location: Kalahari, Botswana


Northern black korhaan, Afrotis afraoides
Northern black korhaan - 20 November 2014 - Kalahari, Botswana

Northern black korhaan, Afrotis afraoides
Northern black korhaan - 20 November 2014 - Kalahari, Botswana



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