Bustards rare and common and Ostriches in East Africa
Denham's Bustard is one of the rare species. Photo by Lorenzo Barelli

Bustards rare and common and Ostriches in East Africa

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Bustards, Somali and Common Ostrich Members of the order Otidiformes are large birds. They feed on the ground but all can fly even the heaviest bird on land the Kori Bustard. Males can reach around 20 kg. They live in savanna and dry bush land. They are opportunistic feeders and eat fruits,…

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