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| Birds Database .. detailed information | |
| Brolga Grus rubicunda | |
 Photo courtesy www.birdway.com.au (by prior agreement) | |
 Photo courtesy www.birdway.com.au (by prior agreement) | |
 Photo courtesy Garrie Douglas | |
| Bird Family : | "Cranes" Gruidae |
| Description : | Common local species. Length 140cm. Female smaller. Has a dancing display of leaps, bows, high steps and loud trumpeting calls. Eats insects, small animals and plants, prefered food is Bulkuru Sedge. |
| Typical Habitat : | Wetlands. |
| Distribution : | Common to uncommon to northern and eastern Australia. Endemic, only recorded in Australia. |
| Migration : | Resident / nomadic / breeding (numbers declining). Main breeding season, September to May. Nest are made of grass, sticks and leaves, forming a raised mound, above water or on land, with up to 3 eggs. |
| Introduced : | No |
| Seen North Qld : | Yes |
| Additional info .. | locations seen (35) .. observations (90) .. habitats seen (1) .. |
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