Brolga
Grus rubicunda
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<birdfyi-bird slug="grus-rubicunda"></birdfyi-bird>The Brolga (Grus rubicunda) is a bird species in the family Gruidae (cranes), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a weight of 6.1 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
Brolga (Grus rubicunda) is Australia's only native crane, standing 100–130 cm. Grey with bare red skin on head; grey dewlap. Inhabits open tropical and sub-tropical grasslands, floodplains, and wetlands across northern and eastern Australia. Spectacular communal displays during breeding season.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 6093,25 g | 214.93 oz |
Habitat & Range
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 100 days.
Tamanho da postura
2
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| Família | Gruidae (Cranes) |
| Genus | Grus |
| Espécies | Grus rubicunda |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gruidae family