Asian Houbara

Asian Houbara

Chlamydotis macqueenii

Vulnerable
翼展
76.7 cm
体重
2068.75 g
Otididae
Otidiformes
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麦氏大鸨 (Chlamydotis macqueenii),体长约55–65厘米。雄鸟颈侧具黑白色羽毛束,上体黄沙色具黑色细纹,下体白色。分布于中亚至中国西部的干旱草原。以植物性食物和昆虫为食。为濒危物种,因猎捕而数量急剧减少。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 76.7 cm 30.2 in
体重 2068.75 g 72.97 oz

识别

羽毛

Cocos Cuckoo: olive-brown above; pale buffy below; long dark tail; island endemic; bill yellowish; Cocos Island cuckoo species

Habitat & Range

分布范围

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.

保护状况

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

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

产卵数

2-6

声音

鸣唱

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

分类学

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

Distribution

Asian Houbara has been recorded in 4 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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