Southern Black Korhaan
Afrotis afra
- Family
- Bustards (Otididae)
- Order
- Otidiformes
Overview
The southern black korhaan (Afrotis afra), also known as the black bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family, Otididae. This small bustard is found in southwestern South Africa, from Namaqualand, south to Cape Town and east to Makhanda. It prefers semi-arid habitats such as grasslands, shrublands and savannas where it can easily prey on ground-dwelling arthropods and eat seeds. It reproduces yearly in the spring and will lay about one or two eggs per breeding season.
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Range and habitat
Grassland of southwestern Africa (Cape Province).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Southern black korhaan
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.