Heterotetrax is a genus of bird in the bustard family Otididae.[1] It contains the three species, all restricted to Africa.
Species
Common name | Scientific name and subspecies | Range | Size and ecology | IUCN status and estimated population |
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Karoo korhaan | Heterotetrax vigorsii (Smith, 1831) Two subspecies
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Southern Africa.![]() |
Size: Habitat: Diet: |
LC
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Rüppell's korhaan | Heterotetrax rueppelii (Wahlberg, 1856) |
Namibia![]() |
Size: Habitat: Diet: |
LC
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Little brown bustard
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Heterotetrax humilis (Blyth, 1855) |
Ethiopia and Somalia | Size: Habitat: Diet: |
NT
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References
- ^ Gill, Frank; Donsker, David; Rasmussen, Pam; et al. "Species updates". IOC World Bird List v13.2. International Ornithological Committee. Retrieved 24 July 2023.
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