Arabian bustard
bird
Also known as: Ardeotis arabs
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The Arabian bustard (Ardeotis arabs) is a species of bustard, which are medium-to-large game birds belonging to the family Otididae. These birds are related to cranes and rails and are found in Africa, southern Europe, Asia, Australia, and parts of New Guinea. Bustards have long legs adapted for running and only three toes, lacking a hind toe. Their bodies are compact, and they carry their necks erect. The Arabian bustard specifically is found in Morocco and northern tropical Africa, south of the Sahara.1
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