Great Bustard

The Great Bustard is a massive bird native to the grasslands and steppes of Europe and Asia. It is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world.

The Great Bustard is a social animal that lives in small flocks. It is a herbivore that feeds on a variety of plants and insects.

Classification

Aves > Otidiformes > Otididae > Otis > O. tarda

Native To

Conservation Status

Average Height

3 - 3.5 feet
(0.9 - 1.1 m)

Average Weight

15 - 30 lbs
(6.8 - 14 kg)

Average Life Span

10 - 15 years

Gestation Period

24 - 28 days

Diet

Omnivore (insects, small rodents, plants)

Social Structure

Flock

Biomes
(And Habitats)

The Great Bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world, with males weighing up to 40 pounds!

They are known for their spectacular courtship display, where the male "dances" to attract a mate by fluffing up his white feathers.

Great Bustards are omnivores, eating a variety of plants, insects, and small vertebrates.

They are found in open grasslands and agricultural areas across Europe and Asia.

The Great Bustard population has declined in many areas due to habitat loss and hunting.

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