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Africa
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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Similar species
Other birds in the Otididae family and Otidiformes order.