Great Bustard

Otis tarda

Great Bustards in Poland

The Great bustard is the heaviest flying bird in the world. Its habitat is open grassland, although it can be found on undisturbed cultivation. It has a stately slow walk, and tends to run when disturbed rather than fly. It is gregarious, especially in winter. This species is omnivorous, taking seeds, insects and other small creatures, including frogs and beetles. Great Bustards typically live for around 10 years, but some have been known to live up to 15 years or more. Read more about the Great Bustard.

A selection of Great Bustard photographs will be online soon. If you would like us to add a picture to the online bird photography gallery contact us and we will be happy to do so. Please include the following information: bird; locality; name of photographer; and date taken.

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