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Denham's bustard (Neotis denhami) Pendjari NP, Benin. Feb 20, 2014. Benin,Denham's bustard,Geotagged,Neotis denhami,Winter Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Denham's bustard (Neotis denhami)

Pendjari NP, Benin. Feb 20, 2014.

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  1. Great bird!
    I see they also burn the grass in Benin, to regrow it?
    Posted 8 years ago
    1. In some places, yes, but this was a natural fire that had occurred within the park.
      And yes, I absolutely love bustards.
      Posted 8 years ago

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Denham's bustard, Stanley bustard or Stanley's bustard is a large bird in the bustard family. It breeds in much of sub-Saharan Africa. It is a species of open ground, including agricultural land, grassland, flood-plains and burnt fynbos. It is resident, but some inland populations move to lower altitudes in winter. The common names for this species refer to the English explorer, Major Dixon Denham, and the English naturalist Edward Smith-Stanley, 13th Earl of Derby.

Similar species: Bustards
Species identified by Thibaud Aronson
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By Thibaud Aronson

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Uploaded Nov 24, 2016. Captured Feb 20, 2014 17:56 in TanguiƩta, Benin.
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  • f/5.6
  • 1/80s
  • ISO800
  • 37.1mm