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Kori Bustard
Gompou · Ardeotis kori
One of the heaviest flying birds in the world, this stately grey-and-brown giant strides slowly across open plains. Males puff out a huge frilly throat during courtship and boom out a deep call. Though it can fly, it prefers to walk, picking up insects, seeds, lizards and small creatures as it goes.
Log your Kori Bustard sighting — free →How to identify it
A very large grey-necked ground bird with a black crest, finely barred neck, and a heavy, slow, dignified walk.
Listen for its call
Males give a deep, far-carrying 'oom-oom-oom' boom when displaying.
Where to see it in Kruger
Open grassy plains and short savanna, especially in the south and central park where it walks the open ground.
Did you know
It's one of the heaviest birds that can still fly, with big males weighing as much as a medium dog.
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