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The Action Plan published in 1995 estimated the total population of
Canarian houbaras at about 700–750 birds, comprising 300–350 on Fuerteventura and Lobos, and 400 on Lanzarote and Graciosa. However a later study estimated the number of birds on Fuerteventura at 177. Although they are classified
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from the nominate subspecies around 20–25,000 years ago. It suggests that there was an initial colonisation of the Canary
Islands about 130,000 years ago, followed by a second colonisation 19-30 000 years ago, with subsequent isolation until today.
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Canarian houbara is one of three subspecies of the houbara bustard. Archaeological evidence indicates that it has been present in the Canary Islands for 130–170,000 years. However, genetic data point to a more recent separation of
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Canarian houbara is distinguished from the other two subspecies by its smaller size, less sandy colouring, and darker and more extensive markings on the back. It is the largest bird native to the Canary Islands.
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Antonio; Hernández, Miguel Angel; Nogales, Manuel; Medina, Félix Manuel; Delgado, Juan Domingo; Naranjo, José Julián; Quilis, Vicente & Delgado, Guillermo (1997).
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Houbara Bustard in the Canary Islands
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359:and do not help to rear the young. The chicks are
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229:Chlamydotis undulata fuertaventurae
202:Chlamydotis undulata fuertaventurae
685:in Fuerteventura (Canary Islands)"
400:as endangered on the Spanish Bird
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253:archipelago
157:Chlamydotis
136:Otidiformes
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416:, illegal
406:threatened
373:arthropods
361:nidifugous
357:polygynous
242:subspecies
209:Rothschild
64:Endangered
326:Behaviour
308:Lanzarote
244:which is
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432:See also
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213:Hartert
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