Kori bustard

Kori bustards are impressively large birds with a distinctly powerful silhouette. Their plumage shows a mix of grey-brown, black-and-white and sandy tones, allowing them to blend perfectly into Africa’s dry bushland and savannas. Adult birds have a whitish neck and head with a characteristic black line along the side of the head and a yellowish bill.

With a body length of up to 1.50 metres, a broad chest and a relatively long neck, kori bustards are considered the heaviest flying birds in Africa. Males are noticeably bulkier than females and can weigh up to 18 kilograms. Their strong yellowish legs and relatively short tail with dark barring are also striking features.