Brolga

Antigone rubicunda

Least Concern

The Brolga is a tall, elegant crane of Australia and southern New Guinea. It feeds by walking through marshes, wet meadows, fields, or open plains for roots, seeds, insects, and small animals. Pairs give loud carrying calls, and many cranes perform graceful bowing and leaping displays.

Family

Gruidae

Group

Cranes

Range

Brolga Range — Resident or seasonal range in Australia and southern New Guinea

Population

≈ 100K-250K

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