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Otis Tarda Collection

"Captivating Displays of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda) in Salisbury Plain and Extremadura" Witness the majestic male Great Bustards (Otis tarda

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard (Otis tarda) males displaying, Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, UK, April

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

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Ostrich c, Struthio camelus, great bustard a, Otis tarda, southern cassowary b, Casuarius casuarius

Ostrich c, Struthio camelus, great bustard a, Otis tarda, southern cassowary b, Casuarius casuarius
FLO5000141 Ostrich c, Struthio camelus, great bustard a, Otis tarda, southern cassowary b, Casuarius casuarius, and greater rhea d, Rhea americana

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Dodo, Raphus cucullatus (extinct), ostrich, Struthio camelus, great bustard

Dodo, Raphus cucullatus (extinct), ostrich, Struthio camelus, great bustard, Otis tarda (vulnerable), cassowary
FLO4684724 Dodo, Raphus cucullatus (extinct), ostrich, Struthio camelus, great bustard, Otis tarda (vulnerable), cassowary, Casuarius casuarius (vulnerable), and North Island brown kiwi

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great bustard, Otis tarda

Great bustard, Otis tarda
6338334 Great bustard, Otis tarda by British School, (18th-19th century); (add.info.: Great bustard, Otis tarda. Vulnerable. Bustard)

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Greyhounds chasing a great bustard, Otis tarda, for sport

Greyhounds chasing a great bustard, Otis tarda, for sport
6337382 Greyhounds chasing a great bustard, Otis tarda, for sport by English School, (19th century); (add.info.: Greyhounds chasing a great bustard, Otis tarda, for sport)

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Male Great bustard (Otis tarda) displaying, La Serena, Extremadura, Spain, April 2009

Male Great bustard (Otis tarda) displaying, La Serena, Extremadura, Spain, April 2009

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: RF- Male Great bustard (Otis tarda) displaying, La Serena, Extremadura, Spain. April

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

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard Otis tarda male on Spanish Steppes Extremadura Spain April

Great Bustard Otis tarda male on Spanish Steppes Extremadura Spain April

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard Otis tarda young male attempting to turn itself inside out to display

Great Bustard Otis tarda young male attempting to turn itself inside out to display on Spanish Steppes Extremadura Spain April

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard Otis tarda male in display on Spanish Steppes Extremadura Spain April

Great Bustard Otis tarda male in display on Spanish Steppes Extremadura Spain April

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Flying Great Bustard (Otis tarda), Otis tarda, Spain

Flying Great Bustard (Otis tarda), Otis tarda, Spain

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard, Otis tarda, Spain

Great Bustard, Otis tarda, Spain

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard foraging, Otis tarda

Great Bustard foraging, Otis tarda

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard -Otis tarda-, male, roaming the steppe of the Extremadura, Spain, Europe

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

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Al Dawes of the Great Bustard Group fitting a radio transmitter to a Great Bustard

Al Dawes of the Great Bustard Group fitting a radio transmitter to a Great Bustard in preparation for release on to Salisbury Plain Wilts Sept 2010

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Al Dawes of the Great Bustard Group with a Great Bustard Otis tarda in preparation

Al Dawes of the Great Bustard Group with a Great Bustard Otis tarda in preparation for release on to Salisbury Plain Wilts September 2010

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard, Otis tarda flock of mostly females on Spanish Steppes Extremadura Spain

Great Bustard, Otis tarda flock of mostly females on Spanish Steppes Extremadura Spain

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard, Otis tarda, male in partial display on Spanish Steppes, Extremadura

Great Bustard, Otis tarda, male in partial display on Spanish Steppes, Extremadura, Spain, April

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard, Otis tarda, male displaying on Spanish Steppes, Extremadura, Spain

Great Bustard, Otis tarda, male displaying on Spanish Steppes, Extremadura, Spain
Great Bustard Otis tarda male in display on Spanish Steppes Extremadura Spain April

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great bustard (Otis tarda), male and female, side view

Great bustard (Otis tarda), male and female, side view

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard -Otis tarda-, Extremadura, Spain

Great Bustard -Otis tarda-, Extremadura, Spain

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard -Otis tarda- on a field with wild flowers, Hungary

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

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard -Otis tarda- courting cock, Devavanya-protected, Hungary, Europe

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

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Picture No. 10984445

Picture No. 10984445
Great Bustard - male strutting through meadow displaying Alentejo, Portugal (Otis tarda) Date:

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard Group fitting a wing tag to a Great Bustard in preparation for release

Great Bustard Group fitting a wing tag to a Great Bustard in preparation for release on to Salisbury Plain Wilts Sept 2010

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard Otis tarda about to be released on to Salisbury Plain Wilts Sept 2010

Great Bustard Otis tarda about to be released on to Salisbury Plain Wilts Sept 2010

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard Otis Tarda individual just released on to Salisbury Plain Wiltshire

Great Bustard Otis Tarda individual just released on to Salisbury Plain Wiltshire by Great Bustard Group September 2010

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: David Waters of the Great Bustard Group releasing a Great Bustard on to Salisbury

David Waters of the Great Bustard Group releasing a Great Bustard on to Salisbury Plain September 2010

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard Beer

Great Bustard Beer

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Preparing to release a Great Bustard Otis tarda on to Salisbury Plain Wilts Septe 2010

Preparing to release a Great Bustard Otis tarda on to Salisbury Plain Wilts Septe 2010

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Otis tarda, great bustard

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

Background imageOtis Tarda Collection: Great Bustard

Great Bustard
Illustration of a Great Bustard by John Selby



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"Captivating Displays of the Great Bustard (Otis tarda) in Salisbury Plain and Extremadura" Witness the majestic male Great Bustards (Otis tarda) as they proudly display their impressive plumage on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, UK. In April, these magnificent birds grace us with their presence, captivating all who are fortunate enough to witness this awe-inspiring sight. Not only do we get a glimpse of these incredible creatures in the UK, but also in La Serena, Extremadura, Spain. Here too, during April 2009, the male Great Bustards put on a mesmerizing show of courtship displays. Their elaborate dances and vibrant feathers create an enchanting spectacle that leaves spectators spellbound. However, not all encounters with these remarkable birds are peaceful. Greyhounds can be seen chasing after them for sport. This unfortunate practice highlights the need for conservation efforts to protect these vulnerable species from harm. The determination and resilience of young male Great Bustards are truly admirable. Watch as they attempt to turn themselves inside out just to impress potential mates. Their dedication is evident as they strive to showcase their best features and secure a place within this unique avian society. As we marvel at these extraordinary creatures amidst the Spanish Steppes in Extremadura during April's golden days, let us remember that preservation is key. The eggs of European birds were once celebrated through lithographs published back in 1897; now it is our responsibility to ensure their continued existence by safeguarding habitats and promoting conservation initiatives worldwide. Join us on this journey into nature's wonderland where Otis tarda reigns supreme – displaying its grandeur across different landscapes while reminding us of both its vulnerability and magnificence.