Nubian Bustard (Neotis nuba)

Sahel zone from western Mauritania to eastern Sudan; distribution probably continuous, or at least with interbreeding populations, even though species very patchily recorded.

Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.

Population
Estimated population is unknown (2010) and decreasing.

Status NT
Hunting, intensification of land use, disturbance by off-road vehicles, overgrazing, disturbance by livestock, firewood collection and commercial wood collection, are the main threats.

For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.

Food
Large insects, grass seeds, leaves and fruits.

Subspecies
Genus sometimes merged with Otis. Present species may be closely related to Heuglin's Bustard (Neotis heuglinii). Claimed subspecies agaze from Chad westwards is supposedly paler and smaller, but much more material needs examination to confirm that differences are not clinal or individual.

No subspecies.

References
See References.

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