Endangered great bustards spotted in Ankara's Polatli district
ANKARA, TURKIYE - OCTOBER 22: Great bustards, among the heaviest flying birds in the world and classified as endangered on the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) Red List, are seen in the Polatli district of Ankara, Turkiye, on October 22, 2026. Spotted in the open steppes and agricultural fields of rural Uzunbeyli, these birds spend most of their lives on the ground and feed on plants as well as insects. Adult males of this rare species can weigh up to approximately 18 kilograms. Great bustards face various threats, including agricultural activities and the loss of their natural habitats. Asım Durmuş; Selime Aybüke Kahraman Çoruh; Anadolu Ajansı
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