houbara

American  

[hoo-bahr-uh] / huˈbɑr ə /

noun

1. a bustard, Chlamydotis undulata, of northern Africa and western Asia, having long black and white plumes on each side of the neck.

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Etymology

Origin of houbara

First recorded in 1820–30, houbara is from the Arabic word hubārā

Example Sentences

Numerous private parties began travelling from the Gulf to hunt the houbara bustard, a migratory bird that comes to the south-west of Balochistan in winter.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2021

A man on a motorbike is paid to tour the vicinity spotting houbara bustards, so the sheikh doesn't have to drive too far.

From BBC • Mar. 27, 2021

But this particular stretch of land, almost devoid of people, had become a seasonal haven for the houbara.

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2018

Abu Mohammed told me he was already planning trips to the desert to hunt the houbara again, despite the danger.

From New York Times • Mar. 14, 2018

Bergh wielded his kite-shaped toy plane, parts of it glued to an enlarged image of the flaky pattern found on the houbara bustard’s wings.

From Slate • Apr. 10, 2015