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Chlamydotis undulata
Brown back, neck and under-belly is white; Black streak of feathers on both side of the neck. Size Length - 55-65 cm; wing-span 135-170 cm
Desert is the breeding ground; Saudi Arabia; India; Pakistan; Kazakhstan & China
This is a photo of a Male Houbara performing a Mating Dance.
Spotted on Feb 10, 2013
Submitted on Feb 10, 2013
25 Comments (1–25)
That is so so cool. : )
Belated congratulations!
Congratulations, Karan. It is a great spotting, of course.
What an interesting bird, and congratulations on SOTD!
Awesome spot! Congrats!
Their feathers are so cool!
Congratulations on SOTD! Awesome bird. Very unique. Enjoying all the spots from around the world. I don't think I have seen anything yet from UAE.
Thanks for appreciating Houbara shot.
Spl. thanks to Hemma & Harsuame, both of you have some amazing photo.
Happy shooting
Grandioso plumaje::
Nice!
U should put it on the mission: Birds of the World!
very cute!!!!!!!!
and very unique habit. is there someone knew why they don't fly although they could?
beautiful capture Karan,congrats on the SOTD and thanks for sharing
Congratulations Karan,,
What an incredibly funky looking thing! Well deserved SOTD, congratulations :)
Great Spotting, Congratulations Karan !!
Congratulations of this wonderful SotD !
Congrats Karan on your well deserved SOTD! Spectacular!
Congratulations Karan! Beautiful bird and delightful spotting =)
Fantastic Bird!! Congratulations on the SOTD, KaranS.Raghwa, well deserved
Congratulations great spot !
Congrats Karan, this interesting bird has been chosen spotting of the day!
Showing remarkable adaptation to its arid habitat, the houbara bustard does not need to drink, instead receiving all the water it requires from its diet of beetles, ants and plants. Though able to fly, this spectacular bird rarely takes to the skies, but will walk miles in search of food. Widespread hunting and loss of habitat have greatly reduced numbers and the species is now classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List
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Meant to say NEVER seen this king before! Love it! ;)
Looks a bit dishelved, but I like it. Nice spotting.
Amazing image Karan! I have seen this kind before!
Wow - what a wild look!