About the African Houbara
The African houbara, also known as the houbara bustard, is a relatively small bustard native to North Africa, where it lives in arid habitats. The global population is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2014. There is a population in the Canary Islands which was assessed as Near Threatened in 2015, but has since also been assessed as Vulnerable.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Chlamydotis undulata |
| Species Codes | houbus1, AFHO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the African Houbara belong to?
The African Houbara (Chlamydotis undulata) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
What is the conservation status of the African Houbara?
The African Houbara is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the African Houbara?
The African houbara, also known as the houbara bustard, is a relatively small bustard native to North Africa, where it lives in arid habitats. The global population is listed as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List since 2014. There is a population in the Canary Islands which was assessed as Near Threate...
Where can I report a African Houbara sighting?
You can log sightings of African Houbara on eBird (ebird.org) using species code houbus1, or on iNaturalist.
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