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
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Uploaded Nov 24, 2016. Captured Feb 20, 2014 17:56 in TanguiƩta, Benin.
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I see they also burn the grass in Benin, to regrow it? Posted 8 years ago
And yes, I absolutely love bustards. Posted 8 years ago