Arabian Bustard vs Savile's Bustard
Ardeotis arabs compared with Lophotis savilei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Arabian Bustard | Savile's Bustard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Ardeotis arabs | Lophotis savilei |
| Order | Otidiformes | Otidiformes |
| Family | Otididae | Otididae |
| Conservation Status | Near Threatened | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 107.9 cm (42.5 in) | 48.9 cm (19.3 in) |
| Weight | 6733.333333333333 g (237.51 oz) | 712.1 g (25.12 oz) |
| Diet | Omnivore of arid grasslands and semi-desert; takes insects, small lizards, seeds, and green shoots. Locusts … | Omnivore of open grasslands, eating insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers … |
| Clutch Size | 1-2 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Arabian Bustard
Deep, resonant booming call with carrying quality; powerful bass notes audible at impressive range across open savanna.
Savile's Bustard
Loud, low booming call; deep resonant sound carrying well across open semi-arid African grassland habitat.
Geographic Range & Migration
Arabian Bustard
Found in dry grasslands and semi-desert across North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Resident and nomadic.
Savile's Bustard
Found in arid savanna of the Sahel from Senegal to Ethiopia. Resident in dry woodland and grassland.
Conservation Status
Arabian Bustard
Savile's Bustard
How to Tell Them Apart
Arabian Bustard
Ash-colored Cuckoo: gray-brown above; pale gray-white below; long graduated gray tail; yellow bill; neotropical cuckoo species
Savile's Bustard
Asian Koel: males glossy blue-black; females dark brown barred white; red eye; long graduated tail; no wing bars; strongly dimorphic
About These Birds
Arabian Bustard
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.
Savile's Bustard
A small bustard (45-55 cm) found in arid savanna of the Sahel from Senegal to Ethiopia. Sandy-buff plumage with a short black-and-white crest. Omnivore. Males inflate their throat pouches during display. Named after the British ornithologist Alfred Savile.