Eupodotis
| Eupodotis | |
|---|---|
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| A group of Rüppell's Bustards | |
| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Gruiformes |
| Family: | Otididae |
| Genus: | Eupodotis Lesson, 1839 |
Eupodotis is a genus of bird in the bustard family Otididae. It contains the five species, all restricted to Africa. Species in the genera Afrotis and Lophotis are sometimes included in this genus; however some authorities separate the Karoo Korhann, Rüpell's Korhaan and Little Brown Bustard as a separate genus Heterotetrax.
Species
- White-bellied Bustard, Eupodotis senegalensis
- Blue Korhaan, Eupodotis caerulescens
- Karoo Korhaan, Eupodotis vigorsii
- Rüppell's Korhaan, Eupodotis rueppellii
- Little Brown Bustard, Eupodotis humilis
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