Grus rubicunda

2 Brolga at Waggarandall, VIC

Grus rubicunda at Waggarandall, VIC - 24 Apr 2011
Grus rubicunda at Waggarandall, VIC - 24 Apr 2011
Grus rubicunda at Waggarandall, VIC - 24 Apr 2011
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Identification history

Grus rubicunda 1 Mar 2024 Liam.m
Grus rubicunda 29 Feb 2024 Petesteamer

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One young fledged this Year. This swamp was full for the first time in many years until a large flood filled it and flushed it for several weeks. Suitable reeds matured and a massive fish breeding was observed.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 3 Abundance
  • 24 Apr 2011 11:07 AM Recorded on
  • Petesteamer Recorded by

Additional information

  • True Nesting site

Species information

  • Grus rubicunda Scientific name
  • Brolga Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Rare or uncommon native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 779.2m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information
  • Synonyms

    Antigone rubicunda

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