Family

Otididae

27 species in this taxon

Otididae (Otididae) is a family of organisms sharing recent common ancestry and similar characteristics. It contains 12 genuss with 27 known species. Key genus groups include Afrotis, Ardeotis, Chlamydotis, Eupodotis, Heterotetrax, and Houbaropsis. Among its members, 6 species are currently classified as threatened (Critically Endangered, Endangered, or Vulnerable). It belongs to Otidiformes (Otidiformes).