Black-bellied Bustard
Eupodotis melanogaster
Eupodotis melanogaster
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Black-bellied Bustard Eupodotis melanogaster |
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The male black-bellied bustard is distinguished from other male bustards by the entirely black underparts, grey chin, and white cheeks surrounded by a fine black line that extends to the posterior eye. These bustards are prey for some eagles (tawny, crowned) and can fly up to 65 km/hr. The upper bird was seen at Makat (10-10) and the lower, at Ngorongoro Crater (1-08), courtesy of Roger Zimmerman; click the lower image to see more examples. |
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