We were near the waterhole at Groot Okevi just before noon on August 18, 2012, when this Red-crested Bustard (Korhaan), Lophotus ruficrista, walked across the road. Bustards and Korhaans are long-legged and long-necked terrestrial birds. This species is ID by the creamy-white 'V' marked upperparts. Legs are a dull yellow color. The male, shown here, has a small white patch on either side of the breast. During mating season, a reddish-colored crest (not frequently seen in the field) is raised to attract the female. Temperatures were near 90 degrees on this clear day.
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| Date/Time | 2013:01:28 20:16:36 |
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| Date/Time Original | 2012:08:18 11:40:12 |
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