great bustard
Otis tarda

Especially the mating season of the great bustard is something really special.

The last great bustard disappeared from Britain early in the nineteenth century.

We shall probably never again be able to witness in the Break the spectacular 'balloon' display of the great bustard.

The supporters were great bustards, a bird extinct in England, whose last habitat was said to have been in the county.

Martin, I had heard, might be able to get me within sight of that giant elusive bird of the open grasslands, the great bustard.

Five magnificent male great bustards paced the ridge.

A short time later, a squawk and a whir of wings preceded the sudden appearance of a great bustard taking to the air.

All breeding Great Bustards also moult again from June to September.

There are many Great Bustard too.

On the flag, the male Great Bustard is depicted in gold on a solid green circle to represent the open grassland.