Bustard

(büst'ard,) a large fowl, of which there are several species, comprising the fam. Otidæ, O.Cursores. They are peculiar to the dry, gra y plains of Europe, Asia, and Africa; are abt. 4 feet long, and are distinguished for their power of running and their shyne (Fig.116). [s. 126] IMG:p0155_0.jpg:Gravür IMG:p0155_1.jpg:Gravür