Northern Black Korhaan
Afrotis afraoides
Red bill on mostly black bird; bright yellow legs; buffy above.
LC
Endemic
Description
Common endemic resident. On the ground difficult to distinguish from Southern Black Korhaan, although it has slightly heavier black barring on the back. In flight both sexes show extensive white on their otherwise black primaries. In all other respects, including voice, this species is identical to [Southern Black Korhaan]. It frequents dry, open grassland, arid scrublands and Kalahari sandveld. Males engage in raucous displays above their territories.
Quick Facts
Size
53 cm - L
Names
A: Witvlerkkorhaan
Ss: Tlatlawe Ya Leboya
G: Monteirotoko
Bird Family
Large, long-legged, long-necked terrestrial birds, cryptically coloured, with short tails and feet having three forward-facing toes. Most have elaborate courtship displays involving plumage transformations, flights or unusual calls. The smaller species are called korhaans locally.
Distribution
Gallery
Behaviour
Breeding
Habitat
It frequents dry, open 'grassland', arid scrublands and Kalahari sandveld.
