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Arabian Bustard
Ardeotis arabs (Linnaeus, 1758)
5.9 kgWeight
The Arabian bustard (Ardeotis arabs) is a species of bustard which is found across the Sahel region of Africa and south western Arabia.
Busiest months: February and November · Most records: Ethiopia, Senegal, Cameroon
Where and when it's recorded
Arabian Bustard has been recorded at 13 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 6 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Aledeghi Wildlife ReserveEthiopia163 records
- PN des Oiseaux du DjoudjSenegal68 records
- Awash NPEthiopia58 records
More places
- Awash NP – southern sectionEthiopia57 records
- Waza NPCameroon31 records
- Awash NP – Lodge and FallsEthiopia12 records
- W National ParkNiger10 records
- PN du Djoudj – Station biologique et environsSenegal4 records
- Lake Basaka – north shoreEthiopia2 records
- Al Marmoom DCR – Al Qudra PivotsUnited Arab Emirates2 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The Arabian bustard (Ardeotis arabs) is a species of bustard which is found across the Sahel region of Africa and south western Arabia. It is part of the large-bodied genus, Ardeotis, and, though little known, appears to be a fairly typical species in that group.
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Questions
How big is the Arabian Bustard?
The Arabian Bustard weighs around 5.9 kg.
Where does the Arabian Bustard live?
Its breeding range: Africa: western, central northeastern. It is most often recorded in Ethiopia, Senegal and Cameroon.
When is the best time to see the Arabian Bustard?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and November (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Arabian Bustard endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Arabian Bustard as Near Threatened.
What does the Arabian Bustard eat?
Main food: Omnivore.
What family is the Arabian Bustard in?
It belongs to the family Bustards (Otididae), order Otidiformes.
At a glance
- Weight
- 5.9 kg
- Habitat
- Grassland
- Diet
- Omnivore
- Lifestyle
- Active on the ground
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Near Threatened
More measurements
- Wing
- 540 mm
- Tail
- 276 mm
- Bill
- 87 mm
- Tarsus
- 163 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
Africa: western, central northeastern
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Otidiformes
- Family
- Bustards Otididae
- Genus
- Ardeotis
Other birds in the genus Ardeotis
Kori BustardArdeotis kori
Great Indian BustardArdeotis nigriceps
Australian BustardArdeotis australis
Great BustardOtis tarda
African HoubaraChlamydotis undulata
Asian HoubaraChlamydotis macqueenii
Ludwig's BustardNeotis ludwigii
Denham's BustardNeotis denhami
Heuglin's BustardNeotis heuglinii
Nubian BustardNeotis nuba
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