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Red-crested Korhaan
Afrikaans name: Boskorhaan
Spot the Red-crested Korhaan chicks
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Lophotis ruficrista
Another name for the Red-crested Korhaan is the Red-crested Bustard.
The Red-crested Korhaan is found in the north-eastern parts of South Africa. It is quite common in Kruger National Park.
The preferred habitat of the Red-crested Korhaan is dry bushveld or semi-desert grassland.
This species mainly feeds on invertebrates but it will also eat seeds and fruit.
Females normally lay their eggs amongst leaf litter on the ground. One or two eggs may be laid in summer.
Males have an elaborate courtship display and breed with more than one female. The plumage of male and female is fairly similar but the black underparts on the male extend on to the chest and the base of their neck is greyish.
Roberts Birds Names by Edition
| Edition | Roberts nr | Scientific name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 224 | Lophotis ruficrista |
| 2nd | 224 | Lophotis ruficrista |
| 3rd | 224 | Lophotis ruficrista |
| 4th | 224 | Eupodotis ruficrista |
| 5th | 237 | Eupodotis ruficrista |
| 6th | 237 | Eupodotis ruficrista |
| 7th | 197 | Lophotis ruficrista |
| Edition | Roberts nr | English name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 224 | Red-crested Korhaan |
| 2nd | 224 | Red-crested Korhaan |
| 3rd | 224 | Red-crested Korhaan |
| 4th | 224 | Red-crested Korhaan |
| 5th | 237 | Redcrested Korhaan |
| 6th | 237 | Redcrested Korhaan |
| 7th | 197 | Red-crested Korhaan |
| Edition | Roberts nr | Afrikaans name |
|---|---|---|
| 1st | 224 | Bos-korhaan |
| 2nd | 224 | Boskorhaan |
| 3rd | 224 | Boskorhaan |
| 4th | 224 | Boskorhaan |
| 5th | 237 | Boskorhaan |
| 6th | 237 | Boskorhaan |
| 7th | 197 | Boskorhaan |
References and further reading
The Birds of South Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Dr. Austin Roberts - Published: 1949 - Page: 93Wildlife of Southern Africa - Author: Martin Withers and David Hosking - Published: 2011 - Page: 78
Southern African Bird Names Explained - Author: Charles Clinning - Published: 1989 - Page: 57
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 1993 - Page: 156
Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 4th Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 2011 - Page: 156
Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 6th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1993 - Page: 208
Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 5th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1985 - Page: 211
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 4th Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1981 - Page: 157
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 3rd Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1975 - Page: 150
Roberts Bird Guide - Author: Hugh Chittenden - Published: 2007 - Page: 90
Roberts Birds of South Africa - 2nd edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1957 - Page: 118
Newman s Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 1984 - Page: 132
Newman s Birds of Southern Africa - 7th Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 2000 - Page: 132
Ian Sinclair s Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair - Published: 1988 - Page: 114
Gamebirds of Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: P.A. Clancey - Published: 1967 - Page: 210
Gamebirds and Waterfowl of Southern Africa - Author: CG Finch-Davies, Dr Alan Kemp - Published: 1986 - Page: 141
Collins Illustrated Checklist - Birds of Southern Africa - 1st edition - Author: Ber van Perlo - Published: 1999 - Page: 26
Field Guide to the Birds of Kruger National Park - Author: Ian Sinclair and Ian Whyte - Published: 1991 - Page: 82
Birds of the Transvaal - Author: Tarboton, Kemp and Kemp - Published: 1987 - Page: 85
Birds of the Kruger and other National Parks - Volume 1 - Author: National Parks Board - Published: 1974 - Page: 24
Birds of Southern Africa - Kruger National Park - Author: Kenneth Newman - Published: 1985 - Page: 52
Birds of Africa south of the Sahara - Author: Ian Sinclair and Peter Ryan - Published: 2003 - Page: 148
Animals of the Kruger National Park - Author: G. de Graaff - Published: 1987 - Page: 74
Bird Atlas of Natal - Author: Digby Cyrus and Nigel Robson - Published: 1980 - Page: 104
A First Guide to South African Birds - 6th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1959 - Page: 156
A First Guide to South African Birds - 7th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1975 - Page: 156
A Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: O.P.M. Prozesky - Published: 1983 - Page: 104
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