Chlamydotis
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Chlamydotis is a genus of large birds in the bustard family. It contains two species, formerly considered to be conspecific.
- Houbara Bustard, Chlamydotis undulata
- Macqueen's Bustard, Chlamydotis macqueenii
Houbara Bustard breeds in the Canary Islands and north Africa. Macqueen's Bustard occurs in southwestern Asia. They breed in deserts and other very arid sandy areas.
[edit] References
- Mullarney, Svensson, Zetterstrom and Grant, Collins Bird Guide ISBN 0-00-219728-6
