Otididae Collection

Great Bustard (Otis tarda) males displaying, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, UK, April

Kori bustard (Ardeotis kori) male, performing mating display, silhouetted at dusk, El Karama Wilderness Conservancy, northern Kenya

Kori bustard (Ardeotis kori) male courtship display, Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, Northern Cape, South Africa

Black korhaan (Eupodotis afra) male displaying and calling. Etosha National Park, Namibia, March

A Great Bustard displaying its feathers at London Zoo, May 1914 (b / w photo)
1772318 A Great Bustard displaying its feathers at London Zoo, May 1914 (b/w photo) by Bond, Frederick William (1887-1942); Zoological Society of London; (add.info.: Formerly native in Great Britain)

Great Bustards (w / c on paper)
780850 Great Bustards (w/c on paper) by Wolf, Joseph (1820-99); Zoological Society of London; eZoological Society of London; German, out of copyright

Black-bellied bustard (Lissotis melanogaster) male calling at sunrise. Serengeti National Park, Tanzania

RF- Male Great bustard (Otis tarda) displaying, La Serena, Extremadura, Spain. April

Male Little bustard (Tetrax tetrax) displaying, Catalonia, Spain, May

Black-bellied Bustard (Lissotis melanogaster), Kruger Park, South Africa

Great Bustard -Otis tarda-, male, roaming the steppe of the Extremadura, Spain, Europe

Kori Bustard -Ardeotis kori-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Kori Bustard -Ardeotis kori-, Etosha National Park, Namibia

Great Bustard -Otis tarda-, Extremadura, Spain

Kori Bustard -Ardeotis kori- in the Ngorongoro Crater, Ngorongoro Conservation Area, Tanzania

Great Bustard -Otis tarda- on a field with wild flowers, Hungary

Great Bustard -Otis tarda- courting cock, Devavanya-protected, Hungary, Europe

Otis tarda, great bustard
Plate 17 from John Goulds The Birds of Great Britain, Vol. 4 (1873). Hand coloured lithograph

Great Bustard
Illustration of a Great Bustard by John Selby

Sypheotides indicus, lesser florikin
Plate 57 from John Goulds The Birds of Asia, Vol. 7, (1850-83). Hand coloured lithograph

Houbaropsis bengalensis, Bengal florican
Plate 41, a watercolour by Rajman Singh, from Brian Houghton Hodgsons collection of birds and mammals of Nepal

Karoo Bustard (Eupodotis vigorsii) adult male, standing amongst scrub, Karoo N. P. Western Cape, South Africa, October
Karoo Bustard (Eupodotis vigorsii) adult male, standing amongst scrub, Karoo N.P. Western Cape, South Africa, October

Black-bellied Bustard (Lissotis melanogaster) adult male, standing in savannah, Masai Mara, Kenya, August

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"Captivating Courtship Displays of the Otididae Family: From Salisbury Plain to Kruger National Park" Witnessing the mesmerizing courtship displays of the Otididae family is a true spectacle of nature. In April, on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, UK, majestic Great Bustard males proudly flaunt their feathers, creating a breathtaking sight for all who are fortunate enough to witness it. Not far away, in Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park, the impressive Kori Bustard takes center stage with its elaborate courtship dance. Its graceful movements and vibrant plumage captivate onlookers as they marvel at this grand display of love. Traveling across continents to Etosha National Park in Namibia, we encounter the Black Korhaan. March brings about its enchanting performance where it not only displays but also fills the air with its melodious calls that echo through the park's vast landscapes. Even London Zoo couldn't resist showcasing these magnificent creatures back in May 1914 when a Great Bustard displayed its feathers for amazed visitors. The black and white photograph captures a moment frozen in time—a testament to our enduring fascination with these birds. Artists have also been inspired by these avian wonders; watercolor paintings depict vivid scenes featuring Great Bustards gracefully roaming their natural habitats—a tribute to their beauty and significance within ecosystems worldwide. As dawn breaks over La Serena in Extremadura, Spain, male Great Bustards continue their captivating performances during April. Their intricate displays leave spectators awestruck as they witness nature's artistry unfold before them. Catalonia also boasts an exquisite show put on by male Little Bustards come May. These smaller yet equally charming members of the Otididae family showcase their unique courtship rituals against Catalonia's picturesque backdrop—an unforgettable experience for any nature enthusiast. Venturing southward into Kruger National Park in South Africa reveals yet another member of the Otididae family—the Black-bellied Bustard.