Northern Black Korhaan

Central Kalahari Game Reserve

Botswana

Southern Africa

 

The Northern Black Korhaan (Afrotis afraoides) is a striking member of the bustard family, Otididae. Exhibiting sexual dimorphism, the male is adorned with black and white barring on the back and wings, while the head, neck, and underparts are cloaked in black. The female sports a pattern of black and buff bars and checks on the head, neck, breast, and upper parts, with a black belly.

 

The Northern Black Korhaan favors open grasslands with vegetation up to a meter tall, grassy dune, semi-arid scrublands, and the expansive veldt. This species is widely distributed across Southern Africa.

 

Primarily ground-dwelling, the Northern Black Korhaan may take to the skies with a burst of flight when disturbed, the male vocalizing a loud "kraark, kraark" call. These birds forage by walking and chasing after their prey, which includes a variety of insects and seeds.

 

The male Northern Black Korhaan is known for its raucous "kraark, kraark" call during its courtship display. The diet consists of insects such as termites, ants, grasshoppers, and beetles, as well as spiders, ticks, and seeds. These birds actively forage on the ground, walking and chasing after their prey.

 

The Northern Black Korhaan is classified as "Least Concern" by the International Union for Conservation of Nature. It is a common species with a stable population and no significant threats identified at present. – Internet

 

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