Blue Bustard Eupodotis caerulescens Scientific name definitions

The Blue Bustard (or Blue Korhaan) is almost endemic to South Africa (its range also straddles western parts of Lesotho), and is currently considered to be Near Threatened by BirdLife International. It is a handsome bustard, with striking bluish-gray underparts and neck, and a dull-chestnut back. The sexes are generally similar, but the male's plumage is higher contrast with a striking black-and-white face, while the female and juvenile are duller below with tawny ear coverts. The species usually occurs in pairs or in small family groups of up to five individuals, with evidence that the breeding cycle is often to some extent cooperative, as territories are defended by the groups and nests are sometimes attended by more than one female. The voice of Blue Bustard is relatively unrhythmical and discordant, and calling birds can be heard up to 3 km away.