Arabian Bustard
Ardeotis arabs
NTNear Threatened
- Family
- Bustards (Otididae)
- Order
- Otidiformes
Overview
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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Range and habitat
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Arabian bustard
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
