Macqueen’s Bustard

Chlamydotis macqueenii

Order:

Otidiformes

Family:

Otididae

Size:

70 to 85 centimeters (27.5 to 33.5 inches)

Weight:

2.5 to 5 kilograms (5.5 to 11 pounds)

Taxonomy:

(Gray, JE, 1832)

Short Description:

MacQueen's Bustard is a large and striking bird with a distinctive appearance. It has a long neck, slender body, and long legs, adapted for walking and running across open landscapes. The plumage of males is predominantly sandy brown with intricate black and white markings, while females are generally more camouflaged with mottled brown and white patterns. Both sexes have a prominent black stripe running down the center of the throat and upper breast.

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In Pakistan, MacQueen’s Bustard is primarily found in the arid and semi-arid regions, including areas such as Balochistan, Sindh, and parts of Punjab. It inhabits a variety of open habitats, including deserts, grasslands, scrublands, and agricultural fields.

MacQueen’s Bustards are often solitary birds or found in small groups, foraging on the ground for insects, seeds, and other small invertebrates. They are well adapted to arid conditions and can endure long periods without water. During the breeding season, which typically occurs from spring to summer, males perform elaborate courtship displays, including inflating their throat sac and strutting to attract females. Females lay their eggs in shallow scrapes on the ground, usually concealed among vegetation or rocks. The species is known for its strong and direct flight, with rapid wing beats and gliding.