About the Bengal Florican
The Bengal florican, also called the Bengal bustard, is a bustard species native to the Indian subcontinent, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List because fewer than 1,000 individuals were estimated to be alive as of 2017. It is the only member of the genus Houbaropsis.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Houbaropsis bengalensis |
| Species Codes | benflo2, BEFL |
| Conservation | CR Critically Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Bengal Florican belong to?
The Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Bengal Florican?
The Bengal Florican is classified as "Critically Endangered" (CR) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Bengal Florican?
The Bengal florican, also called the Bengal bustard, is a bustard species native to the Indian subcontinent, Cambodia, and Vietnam. It is listed as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List because fewer than 1,000 individuals were estimated to be alive as of 2017. It is the only member of the genu...
Where can I report a Bengal Florican sighting?
You can log sightings of Bengal Florican on eBird (ebird.org) using species code benflo2, or on iNaturalist.
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