Asian Houbara

Chlamydotis macqueenii

Vulnerable

The Asian Houbara is a long-legged ground bird of China and East Asia. It walks through open plains, grassland, savanna, or semi-desert searching for seeds, shoots, insects, and small animals. Males often use striking display postures to advertise across wide, open country.

Family

Otididae

Group

Bustards

Range

Asian Houbara Range — Resident or seasonal range in China and East Asia

Population

≈ 33K–67K

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