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SR IUCN · VU · Vulnerable Otidiformes Otididae

African Houbara

Chlamydotis undulata

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Illustration · not to scale

Body Mass
1.5 kg
Diet
Omnivorous
Migration
Resident

⚔️ Ecological Combat Rationale

ATK 477

Ecomorphologically adapted beak and agile strike momentum tailored to its foraging competition niche (ATK 477).

DEF 431

Lightweight agility and protective plumage camouflage favoring rapid evasive maneuverability over raw armor (DEF 431).

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How to identify

Detailed field marks are not yet available. Use the linked sources to confirm an identification.

Similar species

Species-specific comparison notes are not yet available. Related birds below are not necessarily lookalikes.

Calls & songs

Larbi Badaoui · Sources & credits

🌍 Range & Habitat

Distribution: Africa: Northern Habitat: Desert & Arid
2 · Subspecies & regional ranges
  • Chlamydotis undulata fuertaventurae

    Fuerteventura, Lanzarote and La Graciosa (just n of Lanzarote; e Canary Is., c Macaronesia, nw of w Africa)

  • Chlamydotis undulata undulata

    n Africa

IOC World Bird List 15.2 ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is its scientific name?

Chlamydotis undulata

Which family does it belong to?

Bustards (Otididae)

Where is it found?

Africa: Northern

Sources & credits

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