About the Brolga
The brolga, formerly known as the native companion, is a bird in the crane family. It has also been given the name Australian crane, a term coined in 1865 by well-known ornithologist John Gould in his Birds of Australia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Cranes (Gruidae) |
| Species | Antigone rubicunda |
| Species Codes | brolga1, BROL |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Brolga belong to?
The Brolga (Antigone rubicunda) belongs to the Cranes family (Gruidae), in the order Gruiformes.
How can I identify the Brolga?
The brolga, formerly known as the native companion, is a bird in the crane family. It has also been given the name Australian crane, a term coined in 1865 by well-known ornithologist John Gould in his Birds of Australia....
Where can I report a Brolga sighting?
You can log sightings of Brolga on eBird (ebird.org) using species code brolga1, or on iNaturalist.
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Quick Stats
Gruiformes
Order
15
Species in Family
3,207
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