Where to see
Where to see the Blue Korhaan in South Africa
The blue korhaan or blue bustard (Eupodotis caerulescens) is a species of bird in the Otididae family, found in Lesotho and South Africa.
Eupodotis caerulescens · Near Threatened
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Blue Korhaan
Best hours of the day
- The first hours after sunrise, and late afternoon. Birds call and feed most in the cool.
- Midday. Quieter, especially in summer heat.
IUCN Red List
Near Threatened
Species
Eupodotis caerulescens
Records
200
iNaturalist observations
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Blue Korhaan on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
Where can you see the Blue Korhaan in South Africa?
The Blue Korhaan is most recorded in Eastern Cape (29% of records), Northern Cape (24% of records), Mpumalanga (23% of records), based on 200 iNaturalist observations. 5 places to stay on Spekboom in South Africa have recorded the Blue Korhaan on site or nearby.
When is the best time to see the Blue Korhaan?
The Blue Korhaan is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.
What is the conservation status of the Blue Korhaan?
The Blue Korhaan (Eupodotis caerulescens) is listed as Near Threatened on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Blue Korhaan?
The blue korhaan or blue bustard (Eupodotis caerulescens) is a species of bird in the Otididae family, found in Lesotho and South Africa. Its call is a series of frog-like croaks, usually uttered in flight. Its natural habitat is plateau grassland, dry shrubland, arable land and pastureland. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Blue Korhaan
Every stay on the Blue Korhaan page lists the species its host has recorded on or near the property. A record is a sighting, never a promise.
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