Blue Bustard
Eupodotis caerulescens
Bustards (Otididae) · Otidiformes (Otidiformes)
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Often mixed up with
In quizzes, players most often confuse Blue Bustard with these birds— either this species was picked by mistake, or the other way around.
| Species | Mix-ups |
|---|---|
| Karoo Bustard Heterotetrax vigorsii | 2 |
| Dusky Lark Pinarocorys nigricans | 1 |
Family
Bustards, including floricans and korhaans, are large, terrestrial birds living mainly in dry grassland areas and in steppe regions. They range in length from 40 to 150 cm (16 to 59 in). They make up the family Otididae (, formerly known as Otidae).
Order
Bustards, including floricans and korhaans, are large, terrestrial birds living mainly in dry grassland areas and in steppe regions. They range in length from 40 to 150 cm (16 to 59 in). They make up the family Otididae (, formerly known as Otidae).