About the Nubian Bustard
The Nubian bustard is a species of bird in the bustard family. This is a medium-large bustard, found in the sparsely vegetated interface between the southern margins of the Sahara desert and the northern part of the Sahel. It is found in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, and Sudan. Its natural habitats are dry savanna and subtropical or tropical dry shrubland. Formerly common in this region, it is now very rare, with populations declining due to hunting and habitat degradation.
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Neotis nuba |
| Species Codes | nubbus1, NUBU |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Nubian Bustard belong to?
The Nubian Bustard (Neotis nuba) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Nubian Bustard?
The Nubian Bustard is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Nubian Bustard?
The Nubian bustard is a species of bird in the bustard family. This is a medium-large bustard, found in the sparsely vegetated interface between the southern margins of the Sahara desert and the northern part of the Sahel. It is found in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria...
Where can I report a Nubian Bustard sighting?
You can log sightings of Nubian Bustard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code nubbus1, or on iNaturalist.
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