The Black-bellied Bustard (Lissotis melanogaster) male has a black breast and belly that gives the bird its name. It has long legs and long neck which enables it to see over tall grass. In Afrikaans the Black-bellied Bustard is called the “Langbeenkorhaan” which translates as “long-legged” bustard. Females of the species are a lot smaller and lighter than the males.
