Great Bustard Collection

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

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

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

Male Bustard taken near Hungerford, Berks. 1856. Creator: Unknown
Male Bustard taken near Hungerford, Berks. 1856. A very valuable specimen of this almost extinct bird has been seen by the celebrated ornithologist, Mr

Stuffed example of great bustard (otis tarda) and of little bustards (otis tetrax). The examples are placed on false rocks covered in moss

Birds, hand-colored lithograph, published in 1880
1) Rock Ptarmigan (Lagopus muta), 2) capercaillie cock (Tetrao urogallus), 3) Ostrich (Struthio camelus), 4) Male Golden Pheasant (Chrysolophus pictus), 5) Gray partridge (Perdix perdi)

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

Great Bustard
LLM454763 Great Bustard by Morris, Beverley R. (fl.1891); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Bustard. Illustration from British Game Birds and Wildfowl by Beverley R Morris (3rd edn, John C Nimmo)

Eggs: Curlew: Great Bustard: etc, illustration from British Birds
740869 Eggs:Curlew:Great Bustard:etc, illustration from British Birds by Kirkman & Jourdain, 1966 (colour litho) by Gronvold

Macqueens Bustard, The Little Bustard, The Great Bustard (chromolitho)
3623078 Macqueens Bustard, The Little Bustard, The Great Bustard (chromolitho) by Lydon, Alexander Francis (1836-1917); Private Collection; (add.info.: Macqueens Bustard, The Little Bustard)

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)

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)

Bustards (coloured engraving)
997615 Bustards (coloured engraving) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: From A Bilderbuch fAor KinderA (Picture Book for Children) 1790-1830

Gallinae, Cursores, Grallatores, Bustard and Ostriches (colour litho)
6016764 Gallinae, Cursores, Grallatores, Bustard and Ostriches (colour litho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Gallinae, Cursores, Grallatores)

Great Bustard, 1864 (colour litho)
998989 Great Bustard, 1864 (colour litho) by German School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: A Bilder-Atlas zur wissenschaftlich-populAaren Naturgeschichte der VAogel in ihren)

Great Bustard (colour litho)
2817931 Great Bustard (colour litho) by Kuhnert, Wilhelm (1865-1923) (after); Private Collection; (add.info.: Great Bustard)

Grosstrappe (chromolitho)
5211256 Grosstrappe (chromolitho) by European School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Grosstrappe. Illustration for Brehms Thierleben Allgemeine Kunde des Thierreichs)

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

Great Bustard bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Little Bustard bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

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

Bustards, 1835. Top: male Little Bustard. Bottom: Great Bustard (Otis tardis). The Great Bustard became extinct in Britain in about 1830 as its habitat disappeared

Great Bustard Otis tarda male on Spanish Steppes Extremadura Spain April

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

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

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

Great Bustard, Otis tarda, Spain

Great Bustard foraging, Otis tarda

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great Bustard (Otis tarda), adult male

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

Great Bustard

Great Bustard Male

Great Bustard Female

Great Bustard -Otis tarda-, Extremadura, Spain

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

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

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

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

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

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

Great Bustard Beer

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

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The majestic Great Bustard (Otis tarda) takes center stage as the males proudly display their vibrant feathers on Salisbury Plain, Wiltshire, UK in April. This captivating scene was captured and immortalized in a hand-colored lithograph published in 1880, showcasing the beauty of these magnificent birds. The Great Bustard, also known as Otis tarda, is a species that has fascinated bird enthusiasts for centuries. In another illustration from British Birds, we see eggs belonging to various species including the Curlew and the impressive Great Bustard. These illustrations provide a glimpse into the diverse avian world that exists within our own backyard. The Macqueens Bustard, The Little Bustard, and The it can depicted together in a stunning chromolitho print. Each bird possesses its own unique charm and allure. A captivating black-and-white photograph captures an extraordinary moment at London Zoo in May 1914 when a Great Bustard displays its feathers with pride. This image serves as a reminder of the importance of preserving these remarkable creatures for future generations to admire. However, not all encounters with these majestic birds have been peaceful. A historical reference reveals greyhounds chasing after a Great Bustard for sport - highlighting how humans have sometimes exploited nature's wonders for entertainment purposes. Colored engravings showcase different species of bustards - their distinctive features highlighted through intricate details and vivid hues. These images serve as both educational tools and works of art that celebrate nature's diversity. A colorful lithograph from 1864 showcases the splendor of the Great Bustard once again - capturing its regal presence against an idyllic backdrop. Such artwork allows us to appreciate this magnificent creature even if we cannot witness it firsthand. Whether through illustrations or photographs spanning decades or centuries ago until today – each depiction offers us glimpses into the world of this awe-inspiring bird.