African Houbara

Chlamydotis undulata

Vulnerable

طول الجناح

72,9 cm

الوزن

1875,0 g

الفصيلة

Otididae

الرتبة

Otidiformes

حول

A medium-sized bustard (55-65 cm) found in semi-arid grasslands and steppe of North Africa from Morocco to Egypt. Sandy-buff plumage with intricate black markings. Omnivore. Classified as Vulnerable due to hunting and habitat loss. Known for its spectacular courtship display.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
طول الجناح	72,9 cm	28.7 in
الوزن	1875,0 g	66.14 oz

التعرف

الريش

Dark-billed Cuckoo: dark bill; dark brown above; pale buff below; graduated tail; South American relative of Black-billed Cuckoo

Habitat & Range

🌾 Grassland 🏜️ Desert

النطاق الجغرافي

Found in semi-arid grasslands and steppe of North Africa from Morocco to Egypt. Resident and partial migrant.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore of North African desert; feeds on insects, small lizards, seeds, and succulent plant material. Beetles and locusts are key prey.

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable

IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-24 days. Fledging: 35 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

1-3

الصوت

الغناء

Loud, low booming call with hollow quality; deep resonant sound carrying across open Asian semi-arid terrain.

التصنيف

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
الرتبة	Otidiformes (Bustards)
الفصيلة	Otididae (Bustards)
Genus	Chlamydotis
الأنواع	Chlamydotis undulata

Distribution

African Houbara has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded