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Birds
Red-crested korhaan
Red-crested korhaan · Lophotis ruficrista
Discover the red-crested korhaan with its distinctive red crest and calls, a fascinating sight in the African wilderness.
Fact file
- Size
- Body length of 50 to 60 cm and a weight of 1 to 2 kg
- Males and females
- Males have the striking red crest, while females are less brightly coloured.
- Sounds
- The song is a melodic and repetitive call that is especially common during the mating season.
- Diet
- Feeds mainly on insects, seeds and plant material.
- Offspring
- A clutch consists of 2 to 5 eggs, which are incubated for about 3 weeks.
How to identify Red-crested korhaan
The red-crested korhaan has a striking reddish crest on its head, which is easy to see even in flight. Its plumage is mostly grey-brown with a paler underside and distinctive white wingtips that also stand out when it is flying.
Its body length is about 50 to 60 cm, which makes it a medium-sized ground-nesting bird. The slender silhouette, long legs and short tail all contribute to the compact appearance of the red-crested korhaan.
More in the app
With Wildful Stories+ you also get in the app:
- general viewing tips
- one place where you can see Red-crested korhaan
Where Red-crested korhaan live
South Africa
Botswana
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