Asian Houbara
Chlamydotis macqueenii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlamydotis-macqueenii"></birdfyi-bird>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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Giới Thiệu
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 76,7 cm | 30.2 in |
| Khối Lượng | 2068,75 g | 72.97 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
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.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: SC. Incubation: 24-28 days. Fledging: 35 days.
Số Trứng
2-6
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Deep, resonant booming call with carrying quality; powerful bass notes audible at considerable range across plains.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Họ | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Chlamydotis |
| Loài | Chlamydotis macqueenii |
Distribution
Asian Houbara has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family