Arabian Bustard

Arabian Bustard

Ardeotis arabs

Near Threatened
Envergure
107,9 cm
Poids
6733,333333333333 g
Famille
Otididae
Ordre
Otidiformes

À propos

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
Envergure 107,9 cm 42.5 in
Poids 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

Répartition géographique

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.

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: SC.

Taille de la couvée

1-2

Son

Chant

Deep, resonant booming call with carrying quality; powerful bass notes audible at impressive range across open savanna.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Otidiformes (Bustards)
Famille Otididae (Bustards)
Genus Ardeotis
Espèces Ardeotis arabs

Distribution

Arabian Bustard has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

What does the Arabian Bustard eat?
Omnivore of arid grasslands and semi-desert; takes insects, small lizards, seeds, and green shoots. Locusts and beetles are key prey.
Where does the Arabian Bustard live?
Found in dry grasslands and semi-desert across North Africa and the Arabian Peninsula. Resident and nomadic.
Is the Arabian Bustard endangered?
The Arabian Bustard has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Arabian Bustard nest?
Nest type: SC.
What does the Arabian Bustard sound like?
Deep, resonant booming call with carrying quality; powerful bass notes audible at impressive range across open savanna.
How big is the Arabian Bustard?
The Arabian Bustard has a wingspan of 107.9 cm, weight of 6733.333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Arabian Bustard belong to?
The Arabian Bustard (Ardeotis arabs) belongs to the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae.

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