About the Little Brown Bustard
The little brown bustard is a species of bird in the family Otididae. Found in Ethiopia and Somalia, its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. As indicated by its name, this bustard is the world's smallest at 45 cm (18 in) and 600 grams (1.3 lb). It is threatened by habitat destruction.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Heterotetrax humilis |
| Species Codes | libbus1, LBBU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Brown Bustard belong to?
The Little Brown Bustard (Heterotetrax humilis) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Little Brown Bustard?
The Little Brown Bustard is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Little Brown Bustard?
The little brown bustard is a species of bird in the family Otididae. Found in Ethiopia and Somalia, its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry shrubland and subtropical or tropical dry lowland grassland. As indicated by its name, this bustard is the world's smallest at 45 cm (18 in) and 6...
Where can I report a Little Brown Bustard sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Brown Bustard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code libbus1, or on iNaturalist.
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