Northern Black Korhaan
Afrotis afraoides
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Bustards (Otididae)
- Order
- Otidiformes
Overview
The northern black korhaan (Afrotis afraoides), also known as the white-quilled bustard, is a species of bird in the bustard family, Otididae. It is widely distributed across Southern Africa. Its habitat is primarily open grassland and scrub.
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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Northern 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.
