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 |
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.
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
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