Asian Houbara vs Savile's Bustard
Chlamydotis macqueenii compared with Lophotis savilei
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Attribute | Asian Houbara | Savile's Bustard |
|---|---|---|
| Scientific Name | Chlamydotis macqueenii | Lophotis savilei |
| Order | Otidiformes | Otidiformes |
| Family | Otididae | Otididae |
| Conservation Status | Vulnerable | Least Concern |
| Length | — | — |
| Wingspan | 76.7 cm (30.2 in) | 48.9 cm (19.3 in) |
| Weight | 2068.75 g (72.97 oz) | 712.1 g (25.12 oz) |
| Diet | Omnivore of Asian steppe and desert; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles … | Omnivore of open grasslands, eating insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers … |
| Clutch Size | 2-6 | 1-2 |
| Population Trend | — | — |
Habitat Comparison
Song & Call Comparison
Asian Houbara
Deep, resonant booming call with carrying quality; powerful bass notes audible at considerable range across plains.
Savile's Bustard
Loud, low booming call; deep resonant sound carrying well across open semi-arid African grassland habitat.
Geographic Range & Migration
Asian Houbara
Found in arid steppes from the Middle East through Central Asia to western China. Long-distance migrant.
Savile's Bustard
Found in arid savanna of the Sahel from Senegal to Ethiopia. Resident in dry woodland and grassland.
Conservation Status
Asian Houbara
Savile's Bustard
About These Birds
Asian Houbara
A medium-sized bustard (55-65 cm) found in arid steppes from the Middle East to Central Asia. Sandy-buff plumage with fine dark markings. Omnivore. Long-distance migrant. Classified as Vulnerable due to hunting, powerline collisions, and habitat loss across its vast Asian range.
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.