Hey!! Did You Just Call Me a Bustard?

Day 20 - Kennedy Development Rd, Western Qld

I expected to see a few Australian Bustards during our travels but this one on the side of the road was the only one we came across.
The male is up to 1.2 m tall with a 2.3 m wingspan.

[Debbie]

I wondered what these were called. Ive seen a few up at work and always thought they looked similar to a little miniature emu.

[Connie Little]

I agree with Debbie. They do have the look of a mini emu. Nice shot of this bustard Terry. I like his strip of black hair.

[Tracie Broadhead]

lol. You take a good shot Bustard!!!

[Joanna kate]

Always liked the way they hold their head tilted a bit upwards

[Poppo Livy]

@joannakate Yeah. It's a very imperious look isn't it

[Peter]

Thanks for adding scale to this impressive looking bird, great capture Terry:)

[Diana]

That is a lovely shot of this Bustard.

[Babs]

it does look like a miniature emu.

[Merrelyn]

Looks like a bustard with attitude :)

[Helen Sanderson]

Great you saw one. We missed seeing any on our recent trip...this is a great shot of one

[Vince Kranz]

Caught it in a casual stroll. Neat bird.

[BarrieH]

Nicely captured

[Tony]

Looks like it is offended.