Red-crested Korhaan
Lophotis ruficrista
LCLeast Concern
- Family
- Bustards (Otididae)
- Order
- Otidiformes
Overview
The red-crested korhaan or red-crested bustard (Lophotis ruficrista) is a species of bird in the family Otididae. It is found in Angola, Botswana, Eswatini, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
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Range and habitat
Southern Angola to northeastern Namibia, Botswana, southern Zambia and northern Southern Africa.
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
Continents
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Red-crested 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.
