Kori bustards walk slowly through the grass and fly only when threatened. Males inflate their necks in a display that looks like a feather ball.
Ground birds
Kori Bustard
Ardeotis kori
Africa's heaviest flying bird, a giant walker of the plains.
Size
Up to 19 kg
Lifespan
20 years
Diet
Insects, small animals, seeds.
Habitat
Grassland and dry savannah.
About the kori bustard
Did you know?
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It is the heaviest bird able to fly.
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It sleeps on the ground.
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It drinks by sucking water instead of scooping.
When to see it
Seen all year round; the best sightings depend on where you are.
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