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Slender-billed Bustard

Tetrax nigriceps

About this species

Native to Africa, the Slender-billed Bustard thrives in savanna habitats and belongs to the Otididae family. It is recognised by its distinctive plumage and call.

The Slender-billed Bustard is part of the order Otidiformes and the Otididae family. Its preferred habitat is savanna, where it forages, breeds, and contributes to a balanced ecosystem. With a conservation status of Vulnerable, this species offers an excellent window into the broader biodiversity of Africa.

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