Brolga

Normanton,Qld IMG_1284 20160908

Notes: Bone-coloured bill, blackish legs, red back of skull
(absent in juvenile), gular pouch appears black. cf Sarus Crane.
Flies leisurely. Frequents near wetlands such as swamps.

Range from Atlas of Living Australia^©

Western Treatment Plant, Werribee, Vic IMG_6240 20170513 Ramingining,AL IMG_1755 20160815 Drysdale Station, N WA IMG_1250 20120607 - adults, juvenile Middleton, W Qld IMG_0689 20170608 Wyndham, NE WA IMG_3451 20160706 Coongie Lake, SA MVI_9408 20170531

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