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Australian Bustard (4/24)
GRUIFORMES: Otididae
Ardeotis australis
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© Geoff Walker 2009
Maryfarms, QLD (Sep, 2009)
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- Larry3 [3]
- Vik5 [5]
- Geoff6 [6]
- Nikki1 [1]
- Kay9 [9]
This male Australian Bustard has inflated his gular sac and is displaying in order to attract a female for mating.
He strutted around for thirty minutes before I left him, hopefully successful in attracting a mate.
Australian Bustard
Australian Bustard
The winner takes all
Look at me, Look at me
Australian Bustard
Australian Bustard
Australian Bustard
The fight
Australian Bustard
Australian Bustard
Australian Bustard
Australian Bustard
Australian Bustard
Australian Bustard
Australian Bustard
Australian Bustard
Australian Bustard
Australian Bustard
Australian Bustard
The deflated loser
I am the greatest
Australian Bustard
Australian Bustard
A Bevy of Bustards