Blue Korhaan
Eupodotis caerulescens
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- Bustards (Otididae)
- Order
- Otidiformes
Overview
The blue korhaan or blue bustard (Eupodotis caerulescens) is a species of bird in the family Otididae which is native to South Africa. Its call is a series of frog-like croaks, usually uttered in flight. Its natural habitat is plateau grassland, dry shrubland, arable land and pastureland. Its preferred habitat is one with short grassland and flat topography.
Summary from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Range and habitat
Acacia and grassland of South Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Blue 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.
