The World's Heaviest Flying Bird The Kori Bustard Ardeotis kori (230)

Information About The Superb Kori Bustard

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The Kori Bustard is the heaviest flying bird on this planet and has a huge body, crested head and long yellow legs and is Robert's bird number 230. It is a great sight to see the Kori take off from a running start. The Kori Bustard is also able to fly very long distances. The Kori Bustard is also the second largest land bird in South Africa, after the Common Ostrich.

Size Of The Kori Bustard:

The Kori Bustards size is normally between 100cm and 135 cm.

Telling The Difference Between Male And Female:

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