Kori bustard

Description:

It is reputed to be the heaviest bird that is able to fly. On average male birds weigh about 10.9–16 kg (24–35 lb), but exceptional birds may weigh up to 20 kg (44 lb). It spends most of its time on the ground, foraging for the seeds and lizards which make up most of its diet. Kori Bustards are often found with bee-eaters riding on their backs as they stride through the grass. The bee-eaters make the most of their walking perch by hawking insects from the bustard's back that are disturbed by the bustard's wandering. The male displays to attract several females and mates with them all. He then leaves the females to care for the young by themselves. The females build a nest on the ground and incubate the eggs, foregoing eating for days. When the chicks hatch, the mother brings them a steady stream of food, most of it soft so the chicks can eat it easily. Source: wikipedia

Habitat:

Africa; those in Southern Africa tend to be larger in size.

Notes:

The first photo was taken at the Kruger National Park, South Africa, in 2009; the others were shot at the Etosha National Park, Namibia, in February 2011.