A Dutch or Afrikaans term for a bustard or similar large game bird found in African regions.
From Dutch 'brom' (drone or sound) + 'voel' (bird), likely referring to the bird's booming call. This is a regional or archaic term in Southern African languages.
Bustards are among the heaviest flying birds in the world, and their deep booming calls can be heard from miles away—the name 'bromvoel' perfectly captures that dramatic sound!
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