Sprites in the Green Belt: Houbara Bustard
On March 31st, Houbara bustards were observed foraging in the green belt of S303 road adjacent to the Hami Stone City Ziquguang photovoltaic industrial park.
Houbara bustards are typical desert and semi-desert area animals, with a body shape similar to that of argus, due to the swelling of the throat area in males during the breeding season, hence the name 'Houbara bustard', it is a national level two protected animal.
Houbara bustards prefer to roam in open areas, especially frequent foraging at dawn and dusk, primarily feeding on (Ehrharta spp.) and (Poaceae family plants), and are very resistant to thirst. They have strong running ability, skilled in quickly running across the open desert or navigating through willow bushes.
In recent years, the Izsu District has increased its efforts in environmental and wildlife protection, providing increasingly better living space and increasing the number of wildlife. Due to the recent increase in wildlife foraging on roadside green belts and crossing roads, please be cautious of passing vehicles to slow down and give way to wildlife, and do not disturb them.
