Brolga Collection

Antigone rubicunda (Brolga, or Australian Crane), 1770-1780. Creator: George Raper
Antigone rubicunda (Brolga, or Australian Crane), 1770-1780

Grus rubicunda (Brolga or Australian crane), 1770-1780. Creator: George Raper
Grus rubicunda (Brolga or Australian crane), 1770-1780

Australias crane: the Brolga
A brolga showing how it lives in its environment. There are a number of traditional Aboriginal legends and dances are associated with the bird

Australians Iconic Brolga Crane
A brolga showing how it lives in its environment. There are a number of traditional Aboriginal legends and dances are associated with the bird

Brolga - silhouette of flock in flight - official bird emblem of the state of Queensland - Australia
ROY-611 Brolga - silhouette of flock in flight - official bird emblem of the state of Queensland Australia Grus rubicundus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Brolga - flock in flight - official bird emblem of the state of Queensland - Australia
ROY-609 Brolga - flock in flight - official bird emblem of the state of Queensland Australia Grus rubicundus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Brolga preening Common across northern and eastern Australia where it inhabits open country and wetlands
DH-4154 Brolga preening At Mt Barnett water treatment plant, Kimberley, Western Australia. Grus rubicunda Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

The brolga (Grus rubicunda) is one of Australias species of crane. Port Douglas, Queensland, Australia

Brolga (Grus rubicunda) six adults, warming up in early morning sunshine, standing in extinct volcanic crater, Bromfield Swamp, Malanda, Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland

Brolga (Grus rubicunda) adult, warming up in early morning sunshine, standing in extinct volcanic crater, Bromfield Swamp, Malanda, Atherton Tableland, Great Dividing Range, Queensland, Australia

A collection of 20 birds eggs
A collection of birds eggs showing different sizes and variations. Specimens held at the Natural History Museum at Tring

Grus rubicunda, brolga
Watercolour 303 by the Port Jackson Painter from the Watling Collection titled New-Holland Crane

Brolga - in flight - official bird emblem of the state of Queensland - Australia
ROY-610 Brolga - in flight - official bird emblem of the state of Queensland Australia Grus rubicundus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Brolga - with wings spread open - official bird emblem of the state of Queensland - Queenland - Australia
ROY-607 Brolga - with wings spread open - official bird emblem of the state of Queensland Queensland - Australia Grus rubicundus Roy Glen Please note that prints are for personal display purposes

Brolga Common across northern and eastern Australia where it inhabits open country and wetlands
DH-4151 Brolga At Mt Barnett water treatment plant, Kimberley, Western Australia. Grus rubicunda Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Brolgas - A family party. Near Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia
DH-3967 Brolgas - a family party Near Gibb River Road, Kimberley, Western Australia Grus rubicunda Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Brolgas - This male was stretched up tall emphasising size disparity between male and female
DH-3966 Brolgas - this male was stretched up tall emphasising size disparity between male and female Near Gibb River Road, Kimberley

Brolgas in flight Found throughout north and northeastern Australia in both flooded and dry grasslands
DH-3874 Brolgas in flight Flying above Munkayarra claypan near Derby, Western Australia. Grus rubicunda Found throughout north and northeastern Australia in both flooded and dry grasslands

Brolga in flight Found throughout north and northeastern Australia in both flooded and dry grasslands
DH-3871 Brolga in flight Flying above Munkayarra claypan near Derby, Western Australia Grus rubicunda Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

Brolga Near Lawn Hill National Park, Queensland, Australia
DH-3079 Brolga Near Lawn Hill National Park, Queensland, Australia Grus rubicunda Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only and may not be reproduced in any way

Brolga Dancing Lake Moondarra, Mt Isa, Queensland, Australia
DH-2990 Brolga - Dancing, wings outstretched Lake Moondarra, Mt Isa, Queensland, Australia Grus rubicunda Don Hadden Please note that prints are for personal display purposes only

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The brolga, an iconic crane species native to Australia, is a majestic sight to behold. With its elegant silhouette of a flock in flight, it has become the official bird emblem of the state of Queensland. Standing tall and proud, these six adult they can be seen warming up in the early morning sunshine within an extinct volcanic crater. Found across northern and eastern Australia, this magnificent bird is commonly spotted in open country and wetlands. At Mt Barnett water treatment plant in Kimberley, Western Australia, one can witness a brolga preening itself with utmost grace. Illustrated by John Gould in his renowned book "The Birds of Australia, " the brolga's beauty is captured perfectly. Its scientific name Grus rubicunda only adds to its allure. As part of a collection featuring 20 different bird eggs, the brolga egg stands out with its unique characteristics. This crane species truly represents Australian wildlife at its finest. In flight, the brolga showcases its wingspan as it soars through the sky - a symbol of freedom and resilience. It serves as a reminder that nature's wonders are not limited to landscapes but also encompass our avian friends who grace us with their presence. Let us cherish this Australian icon - the Brolga Crane - for it embodies both elegance and strength while reminding us of our rich biodiversity found within Queensland's borders.