Little bustard
Tetrax tetrax
Near threatenedPhoto: Francesco Veronesi from Italy · CC BY-SA 2.0
Birdomnivore
The little bustard is a ground-dwelling bird with a preference for open landscapes. It makes its home across southern Europe and parts of Asia, where its subtle plumage helps it blend into grassy habitats.
- Belongs to the bustard family but is the only species in its genus.
- Nests on the ground in wide, open spaces with low vegetation.
- Males perform dramatic displays during breeding season to attract females.
GrasslandSavannaEuropeAsia
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- Classification
- Bird
- Scientific name
- Tetrax tetrax
- Habitat
- Grassland, Savanna
- Regions in this directory
- Europe, Asia
- Diet
- omnivore
- Relative size
- medium
- IUCN Red List
- Near Threatened (NT)