About the Denham's Bustard
Denham's bustard, Stanley bustard or Stanley's bustard is a large bird in the bustard family. It breeds in much of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a species of open ground, including agricultural land, grassland, flood-plains and burnt fynbos. It is resident, but some inland populations move to lower altitudes in winter. The common names for this species refer to the English explorer, Major Dixon Denham, and the English naturalist Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Neotis denhami |
| Species Codes | stabus1, DEBU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Denham's Bustard belong to?
The Denham's Bustard (Neotis denhami) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Denham's Bustard?
The Denham's Bustard is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Denham's Bustard?
Denham's bustard, Stanley bustard or Stanley's bustard is a large bird in the bustard family. It breeds in much of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a species of open ground, including agricultural land, grassland, flood-plains and burnt fynbos. It is resident, but some inland populations move to lower alti...
Where can I report a Denham's Bustard sighting?
You can log sightings of Denham's Bustard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code stabus1, or on iNaturalist.
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