About the Arabian Bustard
The Arabian bustard 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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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Ardeotis arabs |
| Species Codes | arabus1, ARBU |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Arabian Bustard belong to?
The Arabian Bustard (Ardeotis arabs) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
How can I identify the Arabian Bustard?
The Arabian bustard 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....
Where can I report a Arabian Bustard sighting?
You can log sightings of Arabian Bustard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code arabus1, or on iNaturalist.
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