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Brolga

Grus rubicunda

Least Concern
Peso
6093,25 g
Família
Gruidae
Ordem
Gruiformes

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Brolga endangered?
The Brolga has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brolga nest?
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 28-31 days. Fledging: 100 days.
How big is the Brolga?
The Brolga has a weight of 6093.25 g.
What order and family does the Brolga belong to?
The Brolga (Grus rubicunda) belongs to the order Gruiformes and the family Gruidae.

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