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Ludwig's Bustard

Neotis ludwigii · Otididae · Otidiformes

Best monthsJul · Oct–Novmost records
Records2,252in 2 countries
Most seen inNamibia2,248 records
Red ListEndangeredIUCN status
Ludwig's Bustard
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About

Ludwig's Bustard in brief

The ludwig's bustard (Neotis ludwigii) is a bird of the Otididae family — species of bird.

Across the 2 countries we cover it has 2,252 published records, most of them from Namibia and Lesotho. It is recorded through much of the year, most often in July, October and November.

Its global conservation status is endangered on the IUCN Red List.

Records by month

All countries combined · the strongest months highlighted
Where & when

When to look in each country

Namibia2,248 records · best Nov, Oct
Lesotho4 records · best Jan, Jul
Map

Where it has been recorded

Density of published records; brighter cells have more records.