|
|
|
Useful Links |
R?ppell's Korhaan | Eupodotis rueppellii
The R?ppell's Korhaan is a Southern African bird that belongs to the Otididae bird family group which includes birds such as Bustards. The description for the R?ppell's Korhaan (Latin name Eupodotis rueppellii) can be found in the 7th Edition of the Roberts Birds of Southern Africa. The Eupodotis rueppellii can be quickly identified by its unique Roberts identification number of 236 and the detailed description of this bird is on page 300. You will find a picture of the R?ppell's Korhaan on page 304. NOTE: The reference for the information following is "Roberts Birds of Southern Africa", 7th Edition*. This edition contained a number of taxonomic changes as well as changes to English names used traditionally and in earlier editions of most bird books in South Africa. The following paragraph notes such changes if any. There have been no changes in the common name between the Roberts 6th and Roberts 7th Edition. There have been no changes in the Latin name for the R?ppell's Korhaan between the Roberts 6th and Roberts 7th Edition The R?ppell's Korhaan is known in Afrikaans as Woestynkorhaan. The R?ppell's Korhaan is near Endemic to the Southern African Region which means it is mainly found in this region but is not restricted here alone. The Eupodotis rueppellii can be found in other parts of the world. The R?ppell's Korhaan has a height of 55 cms and weighs around 1200 gms. The head is coloured blue, grey while the bill is coloured yellow. The Eupodotis rueppellii has a cream coloured throat, yellow legs and a brown coloured back. The eyes are brown. The male Eupodotis rueppellii has physical features that are slightly different from the female bird. Take note of the main distinguishing features such as colour, size and leg length relative to the body size. Colours of body parts can be helpful. Be aware what may appear brown to one person is described in Roberts using some other word ... for example brown, black. See colours used in Roberts. Head is blue, grey Eyes are brown Bill is yellow Legs are yellow Throat is cream Back is brown Feeding Habits ...This bird forages for food on the ground This bird eats insects such as butterflies, bees, wasps, locusts and ants. These invertebrates are usually hawked aerially, killed and then eaten . The Eupodotis rueppellii forages mainly on the ground or at the base of trees, and low down in the shrubs eating mostly fruits and seeds. Breeding, Habitat and Nesting Habits ...The R?ppell's Korhaan is a monogamous bird which means that the bird finds and breeds with one partner for the rest of its life. The bird lays between 1 to 3 eggs and they are coloured pink. The bird builds its nest on the ground with figs, straw and leaves. The nest is placed under a bush to protect the young from predators. The bird is mainly found in the Savanna grasslands where it breeds and feeds. Seen in Flocks, Singles or Pairs Normally ...The R?ppell's Korhaan is mainly seen singly or in pairs in the wild. This bird is usually seen in small family groups or in large flocks |
