Asian Houbara

Bustards 👁 272 views Updated 2026-11-01

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

Overview

Asian Houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii) is a species of Bustards (Otididae) in the order Bustards.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Chlamydotis; binomial: Chlamydotis macqueenii; authority: (Gray, JE, 1832).

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

Change English name of Chlamydotis macqueenii from Macqueen's Bustard to Asian Houbara following other major world bird lists.

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