Bookmarkable URL:http://hdl.handle.net/10217/52274
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Gruiformes
Family:Otididae
Genus:Choriotis
Genus species:Choriotis kori
Southern Africa Date:1971-11 Subjects:Kori bustard
upland ground bird
Bustards
Gruiformes
Birds
Vertebrates
Chordata
Primo Record:https://colostate-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/fulldisplay?vid=01COLSU&docid=01COLSU_DSPACE10217/52274
Scientific Classification
Kingdom:AnimaliaPhylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Gruiformes
Family:Otididae
Genus:Choriotis
Genus species:Choriotis kori
Animal Characteristics
Height:1.2 m
Weight:22.7 kg
Identification:The kori bustard has dull gray to brown feathers, white undersides, and a brown feather topknot.
Habitat:Grasslands and semi-deserts
Diet:Omnivore: plants, insects, small mammals, snakes
Reproduction:The female can lay up to 14 eggs for each season. She cares for them on her own. Fledging occurs at 56 weeks.
Social Structure:Kori bustards can be found in small groups.
Behavior:Kori bustards are diurnal.
Status:No special status
Interesting Facts:Although kori bustards are capable of flight, scientists are considering classifying them as flightless birds because they spent so much time on the ground.
Weight:22.7 kg
Identification:The kori bustard has dull gray to brown feathers, white undersides, and a brown feather topknot.
Habitat:Grasslands and semi-deserts
Diet:Omnivore: plants, insects, small mammals, snakes
Reproduction:The female can lay up to 14 eggs for each season. She cares for them on her own. Fledging occurs at 56 weeks.
Social Structure:Kori bustards can be found in small groups.
Behavior:Kori bustards are diurnal.
Status:No special status
Interesting Facts:Although kori bustards are capable of flight, scientists are considering classifying them as flightless birds because they spent so much time on the ground.
Other Information
Geographic:Eastern AfricaSouthern Africa Date:1971-11 Subjects:Kori bustard
upland ground bird
Bustards
Gruiformes
Birds
Vertebrates
Chordata
Primo Record:https://colostate-primo.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/primo-explore/fulldisplay?vid=01COLSU&docid=01COLSU_DSPACE10217/52274