VUVulnerable
Southern Black Bustard
Afrotis afra
Declining
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Overview
A detailed profile for this species is sourced from the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species as assessments become available.
Habitat
Shrubland· majorGrassland· majorDesert· major
Conservation measures underway
Site/area protectionHabitat & natural process restorationSpecies recoveryLegislation
Other threatened species in OTIDIDAE
Threatened in South Africa
Frequently asked questions
Why is Southern Black Bustard classified as Vulnerable?
Southern Black Bustard is classified as Vulnerable because the population is declining and the species faces a high risk of extinction in the medium-term future if current pressures continue, per the IUCN Red List assessment recorded in the SpeciesRadar database.
Where does Southern Black Bustard live?
Southern Black Bustard occurs in South Africa. Country-level distribution data is sourced from the IUCN Red List and cross-referenced with GBIF occurrences.
What are the main threats to Southern Black Bustard?
The main threats to Southern Black Bustard are 11.1, 2.1, 3.3, and 5.3. The full IUCN-classified threat record for this species is detailed on the species page.
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