1. a large terrestrial bird with long legs and neck, found in open grasslands and plains

Examples

• The great bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds in the world.
• Bustards prefer open grasslands where they can spot predators from a distance.
• The male bustard performed an elaborate courtship display to attract a mate.
• Conservation efforts have helped protect the endangered bustard populations.
• We spotted a bustard walking slowly across the African savanna.
• The bustard’s long legs help it move quickly through tall grass.