Nubian Bustard
Neotis nuba
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 84,4 cm | 33.2 in |
| Peso | 5420,0 g | 191.19 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Puerto Rican Lizard-cuckoo: dark brown above; pale below; long tail; red orbital ring; yellow bill; Puerto Rico endemic lizard-cuckoo
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
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.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Loud, rough barking call with guttural quality; deep resonant notes carrying across dry African hillside terrain.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Família | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Neotis |
| Espécies | Neotis nuba |
Distribution
Nubian Bustard has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family