Brolga
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About the Brolga
Also known as: Native Companion, Australian Crane
The Brolga is a species of crane found in Australia and New Guinea. They are also known as Australian Cranes or by their former name: Native Companion.
Brolgas are non-migratory, but make seasonal movements depending on rain levels. Their preferred habitats include freshwater marshes and lagoons, tidal pools, and mangrove swamps. They may also be found in irrigated cultivated farmland.
Brolga pairs mate for life. Bonded pairs perform synchronous trumpeting calls as part of their courtship or pair-bonding each breeding season.
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched March 18, 2015
Scientific Name
Grus rubicunda
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
2.2 to 4.2 feet
(0.7 to 1.3 meters)
Wingspan:
5.6 to 7.8 feet
(1.7 to 2.4 meters)
Weight:
8.1 to 19.2 pounds
(3.7 to 8.7 kilos)
Range
International Names
Chinese
澳洲鹤
Czech
jeřáb australský
Danish
Brolgatrane
Dutch
Brolgakraanvogel
Finnish
australiankurki
French
Grue brolga
German
Brolgakranich
Italian
Gru Brolga
Japanese
オアストラリアヅル [o-sutorariaduru]
Norwegian
Brolgatrane
Polish
zuraw australijski
Portuguese
Grou-brolga
Russian
Австралийский журавль
Spanish
Grulla Brolga
Swedish
Brolgatrana
