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Blue Bustard

Eupodotis caerulescens
Family
Order
Otidiformes
Codes
blubus1, BLKO, BLBU

About the Blue Bustard

The Blue Bustard (Eupodotis caerulescens) is a species of bird in the Bustards family (Otididae), within the order Otidiformes. This family contains 26 recognized species worldwide.

Use the eBird species code blubus1 when logging sightings in eBird or other citizen science platforms.

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderOtidiformes
FamilyBustards (Otididae)
SpeciesEupodotis caerulescens
Species Codesblubus1, BLKO, BLBU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Blue Bustard belong to?

The Blue Bustard (Eupodotis caerulescens) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.

How can I identify the Blue Bustard?

The Blue Bustard is a member of the Bustards family. Check field guides or upload a photo to our AI Bird Identifier for help.

Where can I report a Blue Bustard sighting?

You can log sightings of Blue Bustard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blubus1, or on iNaturalist.