Blue Korhaan
NameBlue Korhaan
Common NameBlue Korhaan
Scientific NameEupodotis caerulescens
FamilyOtididae
Wingspan (cm)75
Length (cm)54
Weight (g)1400
Plumage DetailsThe head, neck, and underparts are a distinctive blue-grey. The back and wings are rufous-brown. The face features prominent black and white stripes: a white supercilium, a black eye-stripe, and a white stripe below the eye bordered by a black malar stripe. Legs are bright yellow.
Vocalization / CallKnown for a loud, frog-like 'krrraak' or 'krrroo-krrroo' call, often given in flight or from a prominent perch, especially during the breeding season.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsgrassland
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southern Africa, primarily found in the eastern parts of South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini (Swaziland).
Identifying FeaturesBlue-grey neck and underparts, Rufous-brown upperparts, Distinctive black and white facial markings, Bright yellow legs, Medium-sized bustard shape
Description
The Blue Korhaan is a medium-sized bustard endemic to southern Africa, characterized by its striking blue-grey and rufous-brown plumage. These birds are typically found foraging in open grasslands, often in pairs or small groups, feeding on insects and plant matter.
