About the Great Bustard
The great bustard is a bird in the bustard family, and the only living member of the genus Otis. It breeds in open grasslands and farmland from northern Morocco, South and Central Europe to temperate Central and East Asia. European populations are mainly resident, but Asian populations migrate farther south in winter. Endangered as of 2023, it had been listed as a Vulnerable species on the IUCN Red List since 1996.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Otidiformes |
| Family | Bustards (Otididae) |
| Species | Otis tarda |
| Species Codes | grebus1, GRBU |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Great Bustard belong to?
The Great Bustard (Otis tarda) belongs to the Bustards family (Otididae), in the order Otidiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Great Bustard?
The Great Bustard is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Great Bustard?
The great bustard is a bird in the bustard family, and the only living member of the genus Otis. It breeds in open grasslands and farmland from northern Morocco, South and Central Europe to temperate Central and East Asia. European populations are mainly resident, but Asian populations migrate farth...
Where can I report a Great Bustard sighting?
You can log sightings of Great Bustard on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grebus1, or on iNaturalist.
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