About the Asian Houbara
The Asian houbara, also known as MacQueen's bustard, is a large bird in the bustard family. It is native to the desert and steppe regions of Asia, west from the Sinai Peninsula extending across Iran and further north toward Kazakhstan and Mongolia. In the 19th century, vagrants were found as far west of their range as Great Britain. Populations have decreased by 20–50% between 1984 and 2004 mainly due to hunting and changes in land-use. The Asian houbara is a partial latitudinal migrant while the African houbara is more sedentary. Both species are the only members of the genus Chlamydotis. The Asian houbara used to be regarded as a subspecies of the African houbara.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Chlamydotis macqueenii |
| Species Codes | macbus1, MABU, ASHO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Asian Houbara belong to?
The Asian Houbara (Chlamydotis macqueenii) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Asian Houbara?
The Asian Houbara is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Asian Houbara?
The Asian houbara, also known as MacQueen's bustard, is a large bird in the bustard family. It is native to the desert and steppe regions of Asia, west from the Sinai Peninsula extending across Iran and further north toward Kazakhstan and Mongolia. In the 19th century, vagrants were found as far wes...
Where can I report a Asian Houbara sighting?
You can log sightings of Asian Houbara on eBird (ebird.org) using species code macbus1, or on iNaturalist.
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