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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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 |
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
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 |
| 目 | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| 科 | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Chlamydotis |
| 物种 | Chlamydotis macqueenii |
Distribution
Asian Houbara has been recorded in 4 countries.
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