African Houbara

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African Houbara (<em>Chlamydotis undulata</em>) is a species of Bustards (<em>Otididae</em>) in the order Bustards.

Overview

African Houbara (Chlamydotis undulata) is a species of Bustards (Otididae) in the order Bustards.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Chlamydotis; binomial: Chlamydotis undulata; authority: (Jacquin, 1784).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Chlamydotis undulata from Houbara Bustard to African Houbara following other major world bird lists.

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