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Nubian Bustard
Neotis nuba
Nubian Bustard (Neotis nuba) — Unusual & Unique Birds of Africa.
The Nubian Bustard (Neotis nuba) is a member of the Otididae family found in Africa. Adults weigh 5.4 kg. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Otidiformes
- Family Otididae Bustards
- Genus Neotis
- Species nuba
Quick facts
- Weight
- 5.4 kg
- Diet
- Omnivores
- Family
- Otididae
- Order
- Otidiformes
- Habitat
- Grassland & open country
How to identify
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Vulnerable
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Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Nubian Bustard is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Behaviour
A bird of arid, desert country, it forages mainly on the ground.
Migration
The Nubian Bustard is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Nubian Bustard (Neotis nuba) is a member of the Otididae family, within the order Otidiformes. It is found across Africa. Its distribution covers AF Mauritania to e Sudan.
It is a very large bird. Adults weighs around 5.4 kg, with a wing length of about 42.2 cm and a tail of around 26.4 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 2.4 million km².
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Nubian Bustard?
The Nubian Bustard is a very large bird that weighs around 5.4 kg.
Where does the Nubian Bustard live?
The Nubian Bustard is found across Africa with a range covering AF Mauritania to e Sudan, where it favours open grassland, scrub and lightly vegetated country.
What family does the Nubian Bustard belong to?
The Nubian Bustard (Neotis nuba) belongs to the Otididae family, in the order Otidiformes.
What does the Nubian Bustard eat?
The Nubian Bustard is a omnivore — it takes a broad, omnivorous diet of both plant and animal foods.
Does the Nubian Bustard migrate?
The Nubian Bustard is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Nubian Bustard endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Nubian Bustard's range?
The Nubian Bustard has a mapped global range of about 2.4 million km².
Conservation
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