About the Little Bustard
The little bustard is a bird in the bustard family, the only member of the genus Tetrax. It breeds in Southern Europe and in Western and Central Asia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Tetrax tetrax |
| Species Codes | litbus1, LIBU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Little Bustard belong to?
The Little Bustard (Tetrax tetrax) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Little Bustard?
The Little Bustard is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Little Bustard?
The little bustard is a bird in the bustard family, the only member of the genus Tetrax. It breeds in Southern Europe and in Western and Central Asia....
Where can I report a Little Bustard sighting?
You can log sightings of Little Bustard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code litbus1, or on iNaturalist.
Related Species in Bustards 26 species
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Quick Stats
Otidiformes
Order
26
Species in Family
2,458
iNat Observations
NT
IUCN Status
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