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Male Bustard taken near Hungerford, Berks. 1856. Creator: Unknown
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Male Bustard taken near Hungerford, Berks. 1856. Creator: Unknown
Male Bustard taken near Hungerford, Berks. 1856. A very valuable specimen of this almost extinct bird has been seen by the celebrated ornithologist, Mr. William Yarrell, and is by him represented to be a young male bird, of the third year. It is unquestionably the only male specimen of the Great Bustard which has been taken for some years in this country...when taken, [it] had its left leg broken just above the knee-joint; and although it "showed fight" at first, it was ultimately very easily taken on the ground by the little boy who found it...the boy...caught hold of the end of the wing on the side of the disabled leg of the bird, and so, having once been thrown on its side, the bird became powerless. The bustard...is in the hands of Mr. Leadbeater for preservation...The weight of the bird when captured was thirteen pounds and a half; and it measured from tip to tip of the wings six feet three inches'. From "Illustrated London News", 1856
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This photograph captures a rare and valuable specimen of a Male Bustard, taken near Hungerford, Berks in 1856. The Male Bustard, also known as the Great Bustard, is an endangered bird species that was once abundant in Europe but has since dwindled in numbers due to habitat loss and hunting. This particular specimen is described as a young male bird of the third year, making it an exceptional find. The photograph was discovered by the renowned ornithologist, Mr. William Yarrell, who confirmed its authenticity and significance. The bird was reportedly found with a broken left leg, rendering it unable to fly or defend itself effectively. Despite its initial resistance, the Male Bustard was ultimately captured by a young boy who managed to subdue it by holding onto its wing on the injured side. The Male Bustard in the photograph is currently in the possession of Mr. Leadbeater for preservation. At the time of capture, the bird weighed thirteen and a half pounds and had a wingspan of six feet three inches. This remarkable find was documented in the "Illustrated London News" in 1856, providing a glimpse into the natural history of this nearly extinct bird species. The photograph serves as a poignant reminder of the importance of conservation efforts to protect and preserve endangered species for future generations.
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