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.
Bustards fascinated European naturalists because they're surprisingly difficult to hunt despite being large—their combination of speed, wariness, and booming vocalizations makes them legendary game birds!
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