#ardeotis

Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori), male displaying, family Otididae, order Otidiformes, found throughout southern Africa

The heaviest flying bird in the world, growing up to 19 kg.

A kori bustard (Ardeotis kori) walks among the sand dune grasses in South Africa

Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori), male displaying, family Otididae, order Otidiformes, found throughout southern Africa

The largest flying bird in the world, by weight.

Northern Carmine Bee-eater (Merops nubicus), family Meropidae, order Coraciiformes, riding a Kori Bustard (Ardeotis kori), family Otididae, order Otidiformes, central Africa

The Kori Bustard is the largest flying bird in Africa.