Prey for hunting...
The Great Bustard is a bird that lives in spacious grasslands and eats insects and plants. Humans have created farmland by cutting down forests, resulting in an environment similar to the bustard's original habitat. Many people believe that by making effective use of farmland, bustards have expanded their habitat. And yet, the Great Bustard is now an endangered species. One reason for this is poaching. Because of their large bodies, bustards have always been considered hunting game. But there is an even bigger threat to their existence. That threat is agricultural development.

The Great Bustard is suffering from modern agriculture?!
Modern farmlands are fenced-off areas where agricultural chemicals and pesticides are used to get rid of insects and grass, thus depriving the Great Bustard of its food. On top of that, natural grasslands, their original habitats, are being converted into modern farmland, which has led to a sharp drop in their numbers. In spite of their plight, there is good news for the Great Bustard. Initiatives in Europe are underway to develop an agricultural style that allows the bustard to coexist with humans.