Asian Houbara
Chlamydotis macqueenii
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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.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 76,7 cm | 30.2 in |
| Poids | 2068,75 g | 72.97 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Cocos Cuckoo: olive-brown above; pale buffy below; long dark tail; island endemic; bill yellowish; Cocos Island cuckoo species
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in arid steppes from the Middle East through Central Asia to western China. Long-distance migrant.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of Asian steppe and desert; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple prey.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Taille de la couvée
2-6
Son
Chant
Deep, resonant booming call with carrying quality; powerful bass notes audible at considerable range across plains.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Famille | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Chlamydotis |
| Espèces | Chlamydotis macqueenii |
Distribution
Asian Houbara has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Other species in the Otididae family