Arabian bustard

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf bird
gptkbp:airlines strong and fast
gptkbp:behavior solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:bodyStyle long and slender
gptkbp:breedingSeason gptkb:Arabian_Peninsula
spring
monogamous during breeding season
open areas with sparse vegetation
food availability and habitat quality
elaborate dances
attempts in some regions
gptkbp:clutchSize average of 2 eggs
gptkbp:colors brown and white
males are larger
gptkbp:conservationEfforts Near Threatened
protected areas
listed_by_IUCN
gptkbp:culturalHeritage featured in local traditions
gptkbp:culturalSignificance symbol of desert wildlife
gptkbp:diet herbivore
seeds and plants
gptkbp:distribution Middle_East_and_parts_of_North_Africa
gptkbp:eggColor cream or pale brown
gptkbp:family Otididae
gptkbp:fledgingPeriod depends on environmental conditions
about 10 weeks
gptkbp:foragingBehavior ground forager
gptkbp:habitat urban development
deserts
open grasslands
important for species survival
gptkbp:headlights long and pointed
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Arabian bustard
gptkbp:incubationPeriod 25 to 30 days
gptkbp:length 90 to 100 cm
gptkbp:localNames Houbara
gptkbp:migration not applicable
non-migratory
sedentary
gptkbp:nesting varies by region
ground
scrapes in the ground
gptkbp:order Otidiformes
gptkbp:populationTrend declining
unknown but decreasing
gptkbp:predators foxes
gptkbp:reproduction 1 to 3 eggs per clutch
gptkbp:researchInterest studied for conservation efforts
gptkbp:scientificName Ardeotis arabs
gptkbp:socialResponsibility often seen alone
gptkbp:socialStructure territorial
gptkbp:soundtrack males call to attract females
gptkbp:territory males defend territory
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vocalization booming calls
gptkbp:weight 5 to 10 kg
gptkbp:wingspan 200 to 230 cm