Tall, elegant, and deeply symbolic, the Brolga is one of Australia’s most iconic wetland birds, with silver grey plumage, long legs, and a vivid red crown.
Their deep trumpeting calls carry far across open plains and wetlands.
Brolgas are famous for their elaborate courtship dances, leaping and bowing in displays that feel ancient and ceremonial.
Brolga
Antigone rubicunda
Photo: Claire Anderson
Photo: Shirley Hitschmann
Photo: Stephen Goldsworthy
Photo: Shirley Hitschmann
Bird Description:
Special features:
Red-helmeted head and resonant bugling call.
Did you know?:
Courtship dance feels ancient and ritualistic.
View more information on this bird at Birdlife Australia: https://birdlife.org.au/bird-profiles/brolga/
Habitat: Grasslands, Wetlands
Location: Eurimbula NP, Rural Acreage Areas, Sports and Rec
Size: Very Large
Type of bird: Water Birds