Meet The World's Heaviest Flying Bird
By: EjazUlHaqBhat
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The kori bustard is the world's heaviest flying bird that can weigh up to 19 kg and have a wingspan of up to 2.75 meters
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Kori bustards have buff and gray upper plumage with black bars, and underparts that can be pale buff, white, or black
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They have a black crest on the crown of their head, a white stripe over each eye, and a creamy white chin, throat, and neck with black bands
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Kori bustards have three short, broad toes on each foot that are well adapted for running
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They live in grasslands and savannas in eastern and southern Africa
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They forage for food on the ground, such as caterpillars, dung beetles, grasses, and seeds
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Kori bustards prefer running over flying, and only take off when necessary because of their weight
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They prefer to live on the ground unless in danger, and are one of the few species of birds that drink water using a sucking motion
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