What is Houbara
The Houbara bustard Chlamydotis undulata is a rare shy bird inhabiting flat arid plains, steppe habitats and semi-desert, with open or scattered scrubby vegetation. It is the only true desert species of bustards and is well adapted to the desert environment. Houbara belong to the Gruiformes order, together with cranes and rails.
The species has a fascinating spectacular courtship display described as a ‘turkey riding a bicycle’! As the male struts around in full display, white filamentous feathers in his crown buff and in the black line down side of his neck emphasise the magnificence of his hidden plumage.
