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MacQueen’s Bustard: Courtship Rituals, Habitat, Threats

All you need to know about this persecuted bustard

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated June 15, 2026

Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra

Updated June 15, 2026

10 min read

All you need to know about this persecuted bustard

What is the MacQueen's bustard’s IUCN status?

Vulnerable

Which is the weight of the MacQueen's bustard?

Approximately 1-2.5 kg

What is the scientific name of the MacQueen's bustard?

Chlamydotis macqueenii

About the Authors

Nisarg Prakash

is a wildlife biologist working with Roundglass Sustain. A large part of my work before Sustain has been along streams and rivers, in the process trying to understand otters better

Diviya Mehra

is a graphic designer. She was the former art director of National Geographic Traveller. Her love for animals, travel and design has shaped her career through the years.