Bromvogel

/ˈbroʊmˌfoʊɡəl/ noun

A German term for a bustard or a large bird of Africa and Asia, related to the Dutch 'bromvoel'.

From German 'brom' (boom or resonant sound) + 'vogel' (bird). Like the Dutch equivalent, it refers to the distinctive booming calls of bustard species.

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