1,038 observationsNear Threatened
Denham's Bustard
Neotis denhami
Taxonomy
Kingdom: Animalia ›Phylum: Chordata ›Class: Aves ›Order: Otidiformes ›Family: Otididae ›Genus: Neotis
About
Denham's bustard, Stanley bustard or Stanley's bustard (Neotis denhami) is a large bird in the bustard family. It breeds in much of Sub-Saharan Africa. It is a species of open ground, including agricultural land, grassland, flood-plains and burnt fynbos. It is resident, but some inland populations move to lower altitudes in winter. The common names for this species refer to the English explorer, Major Dixon Denham, and the English naturalist Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby.
Frequently Asked Questions
- The scientific name of Denham's Bustard is Neotis denhami.
- The Denham's Bustard has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
- Denham's Bustard belongs to the kingdom Animalia.
- Denham's Bustard belongs to the phylum Chordata.
- Denham's Bustard belongs to the class Aves.
- Denham's Bustard belongs to the order Otidiformes.
- Denham's Bustard belongs to the family Otididae.
- Denham's Bustard belongs to the genus Neotis.