StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height100 cm
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"Australian Bustards have been known to gorge themselves during grasshopper and mouse plagues, taking full advantage of these occasional food bonanzas."
Field Guide
Australian Bustard
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The Australian Bustard *(Ardeotis australis)* is one of Australia's most impressive ground-dwelling birds. Often called the Plains Turkey, this majestic native bird strides across Australia's grasslands with a dignified, almost regal bearing that commands attention whenever spotted.
Distribution Map
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