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Australian
Bustard (Female)
Ardeotis australis.
Bustards were once
common throughout Australia in suitable habitat. They are now considered
to be rare over most of their former range. Unlike most of Australia's
wildlife that has become rare, extinct or endangered in the last 200 years
from loss of habitat the Bustard has been put in a precarious position by
over hunting. Unfortunately they do not perceive people in motor cars as
being a threat and hunters can drive right up to them. The Bustard is
still commonly seen at Maryfarms where we have afternoon tea.
Male
Bustard in display
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Photographed
at Maryfarms
by David Armbrust
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1998 David & Diane Armbrust
Thylogale Nature Refuge
AUSTRALIA
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