Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori)

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The Kori Bustard is Africa's heaviest flying bird and can weigh up to 19kg. It is a land bird with long neck and long foot ended by three fingers with light brown or grey plumage. The sides of the crown on the head extend into a black crest. There is a white stripe over each eye. The chin, throat, and neck are creamy white mixed with black bands. The underparts of the bird are buff coloured with dark brown vermiculations. The tail has wide bands of grayish brown and white. The primaries, or flight feathers, are also similarly marked. The shoulder area has a checkered black and white pattern.

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Size: 4507px × 3004px
Location: Serengeti, Tanzania
Photo credit: © Intellifix / Alamy / Afripics
License: Licensed
Model Released: No

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