Buff Crested Bustard

The Buff Crested Bustard lives in the east side of Africa. The males have a crest on top of their heads that are used to attract a mate. They aren’t monogamous, so during a breading season one male could have multiple partners. These birds don’t fly much so they will make nests on the ground to live in. They are omnivorous eating small insects to whatever pant they can find.

Fun Facts

• Live up to 7 years in the wild • They get as tall as 1.6ft • It gets its name from its mating dance where it puffs out its feathers • They take baths by rolling around in dirt