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Male great bustard (Otis tarda) standing on grassy ground, showing its large body, white neck, and brown, white, and black patterned plumage. Female great bustard (Otis tarda) standing in green grass, showing brown, white, and gray plumage with a long neck and sturdy body. Male great bustard (Otis tarda) standing on grass with feathers fanned out and wings raised in an elaborate courtship display. Body plans of some larger gruiforms.
Mating rituals of endangered great bustards
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Mating rituals of endangered great bustards
Overview of the great bustard, with a discussion of mating rituals.
Video: Contunico © ZDF Studios GmbH, Mainz; Thumbnail © Mikelane45/Dreamstime.com

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Male great bustard (Otis tarda)
The great bustard, the largest member of the bustard family, and the heaviest extant...
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Female great bustard (Otis tarda)
The female great bustard is much smaller than the male but has similar coloring.
© David/stock.adobe.com
A male great bustard during a courtship display
Male great bustard engaging in “lekking,” a courtship display.
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Body plans of some larger gruiforms.
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