Birds > Bustards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Lesser FloricanScientific Name: Sypheotides indicusCategory: BirdsSubcategory: BustardsSize: Body length: 17–19 in (43–48 cm); Wingspan: 28–32 in (71–81 cm)Weight: 1.1–1.7 lb (510–760 g); females are heavier than malesLifespan: 8–12 years in...
Birds > Bustards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Houbara BustardScientific Name: Chlamydotis undulataCategory: BirdsSubcategory: BustardsSize: Length: 22–26 in (55–65 cm); Wingspan: 4.6–5.2 ft (140–160 cm)Weight: Males: 4.0–6.8 lb (1.8–3.1 kg); Females: 2.2–3.8 lb (1.0–1.7 kg)Lifespan: 12–15+...
Birds > Bustards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: White-bellied BustardScientific Name: Eupodotis senegalensisCategory: BirdsSubcategory: BustardsSize: Total length 50 to 60 cm (20 to 24 in); wingspan 100 to 115 cm (39 to 45 in)Weight: 1.1 to 1.6 kg (2.4 to 3.5 lb)Lifespan: 8 to 12 years in...
Birds > Bustards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Great BustardScientific Name: Otis tardaCategory: BirdsSubcategory: BustardsSize: Male length 100 to 115 cm (39 to 45 in); wingspan 210 to 260 cm (83 to 102 in)Weight: Males 10 to 18 kg (22 to 40 lb; one of the heaviest flying birds on Earth);...
Birds > Bustards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Bengal FloricanScientific Name: Houbaropsis bengalensisCategory: BirdsSubcategory: BustardsSize: Length: 64–68 cm (25–27 in); Wingspan: 110–120 cm (43–47 in)Weight: Males: 1.2–1.5 kg (2.6–3.3 lb); Females: 1.7–2.2 kg (3.7–4.9 lb)Lifespan: 10–15...
Birds > Bustards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Great Indian BustardScientific Name: Ardeotis nigricepsCategory: BirdsSubcategory: BustardsSize: Length: 100–120 cm (39–47 in); Wingspan: 210–250 cm (83–98 in); Height: up to 1.2 m (4 ft)Weight: Males: 8–15 kg (18–33 lb); Females: 3.5–7 kg...
Birds > Bustards
AT A GLANCECommon Name: Little BustardScientific Name: Tetrax tetraxCategory: BirdsSubcategory: BustardsSize: Length 40 to 45 cm (16 to 18 in); wingspan 105 to 115 cm (41 to 45 in)Weight: 680 to 980 g (1.5 to 2.2 lb)Lifespan: 10 to 14 years in the wildDiet: Omnivorous...
