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Otis tarda
The male of this huge bird is possibly the heaviest living flying animal, alongside the similarly sized Kori Bustard. An adult male typically is 90–110 cm (3.0–3.6 ft) long with a 2.1–2.5 m (6.9–8.2 ft) wingspan and usually weighs from 10 to 16 kg (22 to 35 lb).[2] The heaviest verified specimen bird was about 21 kg (46 lb); larger specimens have been reported but remain unverified.[3] An adult male is brown above and white below, with a long grey neck and head. The breast and lower neck sides are chestnut. In the breeding season, the male has long white neck bristles. In flight, the long wings show large areas of white.
The Great Bustard, Otis tarda, is in the bustard family, the only member of the genus Otis. It breeds in southern and central Europe, where it is the largest species of bird, and across temperate Asia. European populations are mainly resident, but Asian birds move further south in winter.
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look how majestic it stand... like its says, 'Im the best'
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"Great Bustards are one of the heaviest flying animals in the world."
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Wow! Now this is fancy! I thought it was like a turkey, did you see it in the wild?
Spotted on Jul 4, 2010
Submitted on Jun 10, 2011
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