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Nubian Bustard

Neotis nuba

Near Threatened
Envergure
84,4 cm
Poids
5420,0 g
Famille
Otididae
Ordre
Otidiformes

À propos

A large bustard (70-80 cm) found in the Sahel zone of northern Africa from Mauritania to Sudan. Sandy-brown plumage. Omnivore of arid grasslands and semi-desert. Classified as Near Threatened due to hunting and habitat degradation across the Sahel.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 84,4 cm 33.2 in
Poids 5420,0 g 191.19 oz

Identification

Plumage

Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo: dark brown above; pale below; long tail; red orbital ring; yellow bill; Puerto Rico endemic lizard-cuckoo

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Found in the Sahel zone of northern Africa from Mauritania to Sudan. Resident in arid grasslands.

Diet & Feeding

Omnivore of Sahelian grasslands; feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple prey.

Statut de conservation

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Loud, rough barking call with guttural quality; deep resonant notes carrying across dry African hillside terrain.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Otidiformes (Bustards)
Famille Otididae (Bustards)
Genus Neotis
Espèces Neotis nuba

Distribution

Nubian Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

What does the Nubian Bustard eat?
Omnivore of Sahelian grasslands; feeds on insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple prey.
Where does the Nubian Bustard live?
Found in the Sahel zone of northern Africa from Mauritania to Sudan. Resident in arid grasslands.
Is the Nubian Bustard endangered?
The Nubian Bustard has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Nubian Bustard sound like?
Loud, rough barking call with guttural quality; deep resonant notes carrying across dry African hillside terrain.
How big is the Nubian Bustard?
The Nubian Bustard has a wingspan of 84.4 cm, weight of 5420.0 g.
What order and family does the Nubian Bustard belong to?
The Nubian Bustard (Neotis nuba) belongs to the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae.

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