noun
- plural of bustard; large terrestrial birds found in Africa, Asia, and Europe, characterized by long legs and necks
Examples
- The great bustards are among the heaviest flying birds in the world.
- Conservation efforts have helped protect bustards from habitat loss.
- Bustards prefer open grasslands and agricultural areas.
- The male bustards perform elaborate courtship displays during mating season.
- Several species of bustards are considered endangered.
- Bustards are omnivorous, feeding on plants, insects, and small animals.