Where to see
Where to see the Rüppell's Korhaan in South Africa
Rüppell's korhaan (Heterotetrax rueppelii), also known as Rüppell's bustard, is a species of bird in the family Otididae.
Heterotetrax rueppelii · Least Concern
Planning a trip
When and where to find the Rüppell's 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
Least Concern
Species
Heterotetrax rueppelii
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Questions travellers ask
A record means a host has seen the Rüppell's Korhaan on the property or nearby. It is never a guarantee of a sighting.
When is the best time to see the Rüppell's Korhaan?
The Rüppell's Korhaan is recorded throughout the year, so no month is the wrong month to look for it.
What is the conservation status of the Rüppell's Korhaan?
The Rüppell's Korhaan (Heterotetrax rueppelii) is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
What is the Rüppell's Korhaan?
Rüppell's korhaan (Heterotetrax rueppelii), also known as Rüppell's bustard, is a species of bird in the family Otididae. The species is represented by a small bustard, only 60 cm long. The head and neck are grey, with black stripes down the throat (less marked in females), through the eye, and on the sides of the neck, and white cheeks. The body is sandy brown above, and white below.
Stays that give back
Where to stay for a chance to see the Rüppell's Korhaan
Every stay on the Rüppell's 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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