Brolga (species: Grus rubicunda) in Australian Birds (Gaia Guide)
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Grus rubicunda
Brolga


©Arthur Chapman: Brolga (Grus rubicunda)

©jjron: Brolga (Grus rubicunda)

©Arthur Chapman: Juvenile Brolga (Grus rubicunda)

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Gruiformes
Family Gruidae
Genus Grus
Species Grus rubicunda
Status least concern

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Distinguishing features

The full-grown Brolga is a tall, mid-grey to silver-grey cranewith a broad red band extending from the straight, bone-coloured bill around the back of the head. Juveniles lack the red band. (Wikipedia)

Size

  • Up to 130 cm (Height)

Wingspan

  • Up to 240 cm

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Distribution


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