Meaning of the word bustard in English

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bustard

US /ˈbʌs.tɚd/
UK /ˈbʌs.tɚd/
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Noun

1.

a large, terrestrial bird of the family Otididae, found in open country in the Old World, typically having long legs and a strong, heavy bill.

Example:
The great bustard is one of the heaviest flying birds.
Conservation efforts are underway to protect the endangered bustard species.
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