Arabian Bustard
Ardeotis arabs
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A very large bustard (up to 90 cm, 7-15 kg) found in dry grasslands and semi-desert across North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Sandy-brown plumage with a distinctive black crown. Omnivore of open arid habitats. Classified as Near Threatened due to hunting and habitat loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 107.9 cm | 42.5 in |
| Weight | 6733.333333333333 g | 237.51 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Ash-colored Cuckoo: gray-brown above; pale gray-white below; long graduated gray tail; yellow bill; neotropical cuckoo species
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in dry grasslands and semi-desert across North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Resident and nomadic.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of arid grasslands and semi-desert; takes insects, small lizards, seeds, and green shoots. Locusts and beetles are key prey.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: SC.
Clutch Size
1-2
Sound
Song
Deep, resonant booming call with carrying quality; powerful bass notes audible at impressive range across open savanna.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Family | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Ardeotis |
| Species | Ardeotis arabs |
Distribution
Arabian Bustard has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family