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Species that have a similar taxonomy to the Great bustard (Otis tarda)

Stanley’s bustard (Neotis denhami)
Bustards are large, long-legged birds that resemble giant chickens, and are related to the cranes and rails of the world. Stanley’s bustard... More 8 Images 0 videos
Great Indian bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps)
The great Indian bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is a tall, long legged bird. The underparts and neck are white, there is a black crown on the... More 7 Images 1 Video
Houbara bustard (Chlamydotis undulata)
A striking bird resembling a turkey in shape, the houbara bustard is at its most magnificent during the courtship display. It is a slender... More 25 Images 9 Videos
Hartlaub’s bustard (Eupodotis hartlaubii)
Hartlaub’s bustard is a comparatively small bustard, yet maintains the distinctive bustard figure, with a small head set on a long neck, and... More 12 Images 0 videos
Lesser florican (Sypheotides indicus)
Eye-catching in both appearance and behaviour, the lesser florican belongs to a family of birds, the bustards, renowned for their elaborate... More 7 Images 2 Videos
Bengal florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis)
A highly threatened and rare bird, the Bengal florican is the size of a large duck, with mostly black plumage. Males have predominantly... More 10 Images 0 videos
Black bustard (Eupodotis afra)
The black bustard has an arresting appearance, with a strong mottled pattern of dark brown and white plumage on the back, bordered with... More 13 Images 1 Video
Kori bustard (Ardeotis kori)
Along with condors, swans and turkeys, the kori bustard is one of the world’s heaviest flying birds, as well as being the largest of all... More 35 Images 5 Videos
Black-bellied bustard (Eupodotis melanogaster)
The black-bellied bustard is a slender bird with long legs and a long, thin neck. Both sexes have brownish upperparts patterned with black... More 9 Images 2 Videos
Little bustard (Tetrax tetrax)
The pheasant-sized little bustard (Tetrax tetrax), the only member of the Tetrax genus, is the smallest of the Palaearctic bustards. The... More 21 Images 1 Video
Ludwig's bustard (Neotis ludwigii)
Information on Ludwig's bustard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Australian bustard (Ardeotis australis)
Information on the Australian bustard is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 18 Images 0 videos
Brown mesite (Mesitornis unicolor)
A ground-dwelling bird of Madagascar, the brown mesite (Mesitornis unicolori) is a fairly slim bird with dark brown upperparts and paler... More 10 Images 0 videos
Hawaiian coot (Fulica alai)
Information on the Hawaiian coot is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 12 Images 0 videos
Madagascar rail (Rallus madagascariensis)
Found only in the wetlands of eastern Madagascar, the Madagascar rail is a secretive bird that is rarely found in the open. Its plumage is... More 1 Image 0 videos
White-naped crane (Grus vipio)
This large crane is identifiable by the large circle of bare, red skin around each eye. It stands out from the slate-grey feathers that... More 20 Images 0 videos
Laysan crake (Porzana palmeri)
The Laysan crake went extinct in 1944 following human disturbance and the introduction of non-native species. It was brown on the back with... More 5 Images 1 Video
Sakalava rail (Amaurornis olivieri)
Since its discovery in 1929, the rare and extremely shy Sakalava rail has been recorded on only a handful of occasions. This small rail is... More 3 Images 0 videos
Plain-flanked rail (Rallus wetmorei)
Information on the plain-flanked rail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos
Rouget’s rail (Rougetius rougetii)
A secretive and terrestrial bird, like other rails, Rouget’s rail has olive-brown upperparts and cinnamon-reddish-orange underparts. The... More 6 Images 1 Video
Grey crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum)
Standing at over a metre tall, this large, yet elegant crane graces many of Africa’s wetlands. Its predominantly grey plumage contrasts... More 31 Images 3 Videos
Blue crane (Grus paradisea)
The elegant blue crane is the national bird of South Africa. As the common name suggests, it is pale blue in colour, although it can appear... More 21 Images 6 Videos
Spotted crake (Porzana porzana)
The spotted crake (Porzana porzana) is a small and rather plump member of the rail family (Family: Rallidae). This water bird has a short... More 14 Images 0 videos
Aldabra rail (Dryolimnas aldabranus)
The Aldabra rail is the last surviving flightless bird in the western Indian Ocean. It has a slender build, with a long, fairly slender... More 5 Images 1 Video
Caribbean coot (Fulica caribaea)
A rather striking member of the rail family (Rallidae), the Caribbean coot (Fulica caribaea) is a wetland bird with a bright white beak... More 10 Images 1 Video
Sarus crane (Grus antigone)
The sarus crane (Grus antigone) is the tallest flying bird in the world with some adult males reaching up to 1.8 metres tall. These elegant... More 35 Images 13 Videos
Black-breasted buttonquail (Turnix melanogaster)
This large, robust bird is unusual in that incubation and chick care is carried out solely by the male. It has a distinctive brown, black... More 4 Images 0 videos
Inaccessible rail (Atlantisia rogersi)
The Inaccessible rail (Atlantisia rogersi) is the smallest flightless bird in the world. It is characterised by the rusty-brown plumage of... More 3 Images 1 Video
Takahe (Porphyrio hochstetteri)
This unique flightless bird is roughly the size of a hen, making it the world's largest rail. It has a stocky body with stout red legs, and... More 23 Images 15 Videos
Guam rail (Gallirallus owstoni)
Information on the Guam rail is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly... More 4 Images 0 videos

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