African Houbara

African Houbara

Chlamydotis undulata

Vulnerable
날개 폭
72.9 cm
체중
1875.0 g
Otididae
Otidiformes

The African Houbara (Chlamydotis undulata) is a bird species in the family Otididae (bustards), within the order Otidiformes (bustards). 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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소개

북아프리카 카나리아 제도의 반건조 초지와 초원에 서식하는 중형 느시 (55–65 cm). 수컷은 구애 시 인상적인 목 깃털 전시. 잡식성.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 72.9 cm 28.7 in
체중 1875.0 g 66.14 oz

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

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.

보전 상태

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-24 days. Fledging: 35 days.

산란 수

1-3

소리

노래

Loud, low booming call with hollow quality; deep resonant sound carrying across open Asian semi-arid terrain.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Otidiformes (Bustards)
Otididae (Bustards)
Genus Chlamydotis
Chlamydotis undulata

Distribution

African Houbara has been recorded in 1 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

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What does the African Houbara eat?
Omnivore of North African desert; feeds on insects, small lizards, seeds, and succulent plant material. Beetles and locusts are key prey.
Where does the African Houbara live?
Found in semi-arid grasslands and steppe of North Africa from Morocco to Egypt. Resident and partial migrant.
Is the African Houbara endangered?
The African Houbara has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the African Houbara nest?
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 23-24 days. Fledging: 35 days.
What does the African Houbara sound like?
Loud, low booming call with hollow quality; deep resonant sound carrying across open Asian semi-arid terrain.
How big is the African Houbara?
The African Houbara has a wingspan of 72.9 cm, weight of 1875.0 g.
What order and family does the African Houbara belong to?
The African Houbara (Chlamydotis undulata) belongs to the order Otidiformes and the family Otididae.

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