The northern black korhaan, also known as the white-quilled bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family, Otididae. It is widely distributed across Southern Africa. Its habitat is primarily open grassland and scrub.
Northern black korhaan
Adult male calling
Dorsal view of adult male
Dorsal view of adult female
Bustards, including floricans and korhaans, are large, terrestrial birds living mainly in dry grassland areas and on the steppes of the Old World. They range in length from 40 to 150 cm. They make up the family Otididae.
Bustard
Flying bustards – Apajpuszta, Hungary
Image: Black bellied Bustard
Image: Denham's Bustard (Neotis denhami) (7083219537)