Nubian Bustard
Neotis nuba
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A large bustard (70-80 cm) found in the Sahel zone of northern Africa from Mauritania to Sudan. Sandy-brown plumage. Omnivore of arid grasslands and semi-desert. Classified as Near Threatened due to hunting and habitat degradation across the Sahel.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 84.4 cm | 33.2 in |
| Weight | 5420.0 g | 191.19 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo: dark brown above; pale below; long tail; red orbital ring; yellow bill; Puerto Rico endemic lizard-cuckoo
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in the Sahel zone of northern Africa from Mauritania to Sudan. Resident in arid grasslands.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of Sahelian grasslands; feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple prey.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Loud, rough barking call with guttural quality; deep resonant notes carrying across dry African hillside terrain.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Family | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Neotis |
| Species | Neotis nuba |
Distribution
Nubian Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family