About the Red-crested Bustard
The red-crested korhaan or red-crested bustard is a species of bird in the family Otididae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Lophotis ruficrista |
| Species Codes | recbus1, RCBU, RCKO |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Red-crested Bustard belong to?
The Red-crested Bustard (Lophotis ruficrista) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
How can I identify the Red-crested Bustard?
The red-crested korhaan or red-crested bustard is a species of bird in the family Otididae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe....
Where can I report a Red-crested Bustard sighting?
You can log sightings of Red-crested Bustard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code recbus1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Otidiformes
Order
26
Species in Family
1,587
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