Brolga

Brolga

Grus rubicunda

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Geographic Distribution

Quick Facts

Size
100 - 130 cm
Weight
3.5 - 6.5 kg
Diet
Grains, Insects, Small animals, Plants

Habitat

WetlandsGrasslandsCoastal areas

Behavior

  • Forages for grains, insects, and small animals in wetlands and grasslands
  • Performs elaborate courtship displays
  • Nests in wetlands and grasslands
  • Both parents incubate eggs and care for young