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Bustard. Bustards, including floricans and korhaans, are large, terrestrial birds living mainly in dry grassland areas and in steppe regions. They range in length from 40 to 150 cm (16 to 59 in). They make up the family Otididae (/ oʊˈtɪdɪdiː /, formerly known as Otidae).
The great bustard (Otis tarda) is a bird in the bustard family, and the only living member of the genus Otis. [2] It breeds in open grasslands and farmland from northern Morocco , South and Central Europe to temperate Central and East Asia .
bustard, any of numerous medium-to-large game birds of the family Otididae, related to the cranes and rails in the order Gruiformes. There are about 23 species, confined to Africa, southern Europe, Asia, Australia, and part of New Guinea. Bustards have rather long legs, adapted to running.
Bustards are omnivorous—preferring insect or small vertebrate food when it is available. Though they are typically seen striding across dry, open landscapes, bustards are also strong fliers. In fact, the bustard family includes the two heaviest species capable of flight – the Great Bustard and Kori Bustard.
Learn about the Great bustard, one of the heaviest flying birds in the world, found in Europe and Asia. Discover its appearance, behavior, diet, mating habits, and conservation status.
Huge, unmistakable, regal bird of treeless open plains and natural steppes, occupying some low-intensity agricultural areas. Walks in a stately manner, but may run rather than fly if disturbed. Flight is heavy and gooselike. Highly gregarious, especially in winter.
Lifecycle and body size information about Great Bustard, including statistics on nesting, eggs and lifespan based on BTO ringing and nest recording data.
