Asian Houbara

Asian Houbara

Chlamydotis macqueenii

Vulnerable
पंखों का फैलाव
76.7 cm
वजन
2068.75 g
कुल
Otididae
गण
Otidiformes

The Asian Houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii) is a bird species in the family Otididae (bustards), within the order Otidiformes (bustards). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 76.7 cm and a weight of 2.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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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
पंखों का फैलाव 76.7 cm 30.2 in
वजन 2068.75 g 72.97 oz

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

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.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 35 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2-6

ध्वनि

गीत

Deep, resonant booming call with carrying quality; powerful bass notes audible at considerable range across plains.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Otidiformes (Bustards)
कुल Otididae (Bustards)
Genus Chlamydotis
प्रजातियां Chlamydotis macqueenii

Distribution

Asian Houbara has been recorded in 4 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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What does the Asian Houbara eat?
Omnivore of Asian steppe and desert; eats insects, small vertebrates, seeds, and green shoots. Beetles and grasshoppers are staple prey.
Where does the Asian Houbara live?
Found in arid steppes from the Middle East through Central Asia to western China. Long-distance migrant.
Is the Asian Houbara endangered?
The Asian Houbara has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Asian Houbara nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 35 days.
What does the Asian Houbara sound like?
Deep, resonant booming call with carrying quality; powerful bass notes audible at considerable range across plains.
How big is the Asian Houbara?
The Asian Houbara has a wingspan of 76.7 cm, weight of 2068.75 g.
What order and family does the Asian Houbara belong to?
The Asian Houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii) belongs to the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae.

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