Great Bustard
Otis tarda
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<birdfyi-bird slug="otis-tarda"></birdfyi-bird>The Great Bustard (Otis tarda) is a bird species in the family Otididae (bustards), within the order Otidiformes (bustards). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 110.2 cm and a weight of 8.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Tentang
The heaviest flying bird in Europe (7-18 kg, up to 105 cm) with a massive grey-brown body and white underparts. Males have prominent whisker-like feathers. Found in open grasslands and steppes across Eurasia. Omnivore. Long-distance migrant. Classified as Vulnerable due to habitat loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 110,2 cm | 43.4 in |
| Berat | 8100,0 g | 285.72 oz |
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Found in open grasslands and steppes across Eurasia from Iberia to China. Partial migrant. Classified as Vulnerable.
Diet & Feeding
Omnivore of open steppes; eats insects, small vertebrates, green shoots, and seeds. Beetles, grasshoppers, and forbs dominate the diet seasonally.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: NO,SC. Incubation: 25 days. Fledging: 30-35 days.
Ukuran Sarang
2-3
Suara
Kicauan
Deep, resonant booming call; powerful bass notes audible at great distance across open semi-arid plains.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Otidiformes (Bustards) |
| Famili | Otididae (Bustards) |
| Genus | Otis |
| Spesies | Otis tarda |
Distribution
Great Bustard has been recorded in 5 countries.
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Otididae family