Definition

Noun: * A large, heavy-bodied bird: The great bustard is a species of bustard, notable for being the largest European land bird. It is characterized by its substantial size, long neck, and legs, and is typically found in open grasslands and steppes.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Conservation efforts are underway to protect the habitat of the great bustard.
  • We were lucky to spot a male great bustard displaying during our visit to the nature reserve.
  • The great bustard is classified as Vulnerable due to habitat loss.

Advanced Usage

• As a subject of study: The term is used in ornithological and conservation contexts.
  • The research paper focused on the mating rituals of the great bustard.

Variants and Related Words

• Bustard (n): The general family name for large, terrestrial birds to which the great bustard belongs.
  • Several species of bustard can be found in Africa and Asia.

Synonyms

• Otis tarda: The scientific (Latin) name for the species.

Notes on Meaning

This term refers specifically to the single species Otis tarda. It is a compound noun where "great" denotes its exceptional size compared to other bustards. The definition is fixed and does not have other metaphorical or idiomatic meanings.

Noun

1. largest European land bird