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

Wildlife of Southern Africa - Author: Martin Withers and David Hosking - Published: 2011 - Page: 78

The Birds of South Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Dr. Austin Roberts - Published: 1949 - Page: 93

Southern African Bird Names Explained - Author: Charles Clinning - Published: 1989 - Page: 57

Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 4th Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 2011 - Page: 156

Sasol Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair et al. - Published: 1993 - Page: 156

Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 5th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1985 - Page: 211

Roberts Birds of Southern Africa - 6th Edition - Author: Gordon Lindsay Maclean - Published: 1993 - Page: 208

Roberts Birds of South Africa - 3rd Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1975 - Page: 150

Roberts Birds of South Africa - 4th Edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1981 - Page: 157

Roberts Birds of South Africa - 2nd edition - Author: McLachlan and Liversidge - Published: 1957 - Page: 118

Roberts Bird Guide - Author: Hugh Chittenden - Published: 2007 - Page: 90

Newmans Birds of Southern Africa - 7th Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 2000 - Page: 132

Ian Sinclairs Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: Ian Sinclair - Published: 1988 - Page: 114

Newmans Birds of Southern Africa - 1st Edition - Author: Ken Newman - Published: 1984 - Page: 132

Gamebirds and Waterfowl of Southern Africa - Author: CG Finch-Davies, Dr Alan Kemp - Published: 1986 - Page: 141

Gamebirds of Southern Africa - 2nd edition - Author: P.A. Clancey - Published: 1967 - Page: 210

Field Guide to the Birds of Kruger National Park - Author: Ian Sinclair and Ian Whyte - Published: 1991 - Page: 82

Collins Illustrated Checklist - Birds of Southern Africa - 1st edition - Author: Ber van Perlo - Published: 1999 - Page: 26

Birds of Southern Africa - Kruger National Park - Author: Kenneth Newman - Published: 1985 - Page: 52

Birds of the Transvaal - Author: Tarboton, Kemp and Kemp - Published: 1987 - Page: 85

Bird Atlas of Natal - Author: Digby Cyrus and Nigel Robson - Published: 1980 - Page: 104

Animals of the Kruger National Park - Author: G. de Graaff - Published: 1987 - Page: 74

A Field Guide to the Birds of Southern Africa - 2nd Edition - Author: O.P.M. Prozesky - Published: 1983 - Page: 104

A First Guide to South African Birds - 7th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1975 - Page: 156

A First Guide to South African Birds - 6th Edition - Author: Leonard Gill - Published: 1959 - Page: 156

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