African Houbara
Chlamydotis undulata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlamydotis-undulata"></birdfyi-bird>The African Houbara (Chlamydotis undulata) is a bird species in the family Otididae (avutardas), within the order Otidiformes (avutardas). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 72.9 cm and a weight of 1.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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Sisón del norte de África (Chlamydotis undulata), 60–75 cm. Gran avutarda del desierto; plumaje arena con barras oscuras; plumas ornamentales negras en el cuello. Habita en desiertos y estepas del norte de África y las Islas Canarias. Especie muy amenazada. Se alimenta de insectos y plantas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 72,9 cm | 28.7 in |
| Peso | 1875,0 g | 66.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
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.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-24 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
1-3
Sonido
Canto
Loud, low booming call with hollow quality; deep resonant sound carrying across open Asian semi-arid terrain.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Otidiformes (Avutardas) |
| Familia | Otididae (Avutardas) |
| Genus | Chlamydotis |
| Especies | Chlamydotis undulata |
Distribution
African Houbara has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family