Houbara Bustard

Coffee drawing by OWAIN MILLS.

The Houbara bustard (Chlamydotis undulata) is a large bird in the bustard family mostly found in arid habitats spread across northern Africa. An Asian species called MacQueen's bustard (Chlamydotis macqueenii), or sometimes called the Asian Houbara, is found in the desert and steppe regions of Asia, east from the Sinai peninsula extending across Kazhakstan and east to Mongolia, migrating to the Arabic peninsula, Iran and Pakistan in winter times. The Houbara bustard is significant to Arabian heritage and culture. For centuries, abundant, resident populations of Houbara bustard existed on the Arabian Peninsula. For over a thousand years falconers hunted the Houbara bustard as a vital source of meat. The ancient practice of hunting with falcons was a necessary survival skill for the indigenous people who lived in the harsh climate of the desert. In 2006 the International Fund for Houbara Conservation (IFHC) was established in Abu Dhabi. The Fund oversees a global network of conservation initiatives aimed at reinstating Houbara bustard numbers worldwide. The annual production of Houbara has increased regularly to reach 20 426 of the North African species and 25 588 of the Asian species in 2014.

Limited editions: 
- Limited editions, exclusive to MONDA Gallery, printed on museum quality archival paper and high grade matte canvas
- Mini: Open, numbered editions, 8x10in / 20.3x25.4cm
- Small: 150 editions, 30x37.5cm
- Medium: 75 editions, 50x62.5cm
- Large: 30 editions, 70x87.5cm
- Extra large: 15 editions, 100x125cm

Original artwork:
- Coffee on paper
- 18x24in / 45.7x61cm
- 2014