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it eats wetland plants, insects invertabrates and amphibians
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 10y agoBrolgas are omnivores. They mainly eat tubers and other vegetation such as farmers' crops. They also eat insects, molluscs, amphibians and sometimes mice.
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Are brolgas marsupials?
No. Brolgas are birds. They are members of the crane family.
Are brolgas endangered by land clearing?
No. Brolgas are not endangered at all. They are listed as "least concern".
What color feathers do brolgas have?
Brolgas are light silvery-grey in colour, with dark legs. They have a scarlet band on the back of their head and neck.
Are brolgas predators?
Yes. As brolgas are omnivorous, besides eating tubers and even grain crops, they are predators of insects, molluscs, amphibians and even mice.
Can a Brolga fly?
Brolgas are members of the crane family. Brolgas can indeed fly, though they appear ungainly in flight, as their legs and neck are fully extended.
What is the lifespan of the Brolga?
Brolgas are believed to live for about 6-8 years in the wild.
What kind of bird eats snails?
Birds such as chickens, geese and ducks eat snails. Some wading birds such as ibises, brolgas, cranes and even some spoonbills eat snails. Some songbirds, such as the thrush, eat snails, as long as their size allows for it, and some of these birds have even learnt how to crush a snail's shell.
Where does the brolga family live?
Brolgas live in both grasslands and wetlands, from the northern tropics of Australia, through the eastern states to as far south as Victoria.
What type of creature is brolga?
Brolgas are tall birds and members of the crane family. They are found in the eastern and northern part of Australia, where they occupy habitats from wetlands to grasslands.
What are the brolga's enemies?
One of the main enemies of the brolga is the red fox, which kills the chicks and takes the eggs. Birds of prey are also enemies of young brolgas.
If you were looking at a brolga what would you be looking at?
A brolga is a graceful bird of the crane family. Native to Australia, it is also known as the Australian crane. Brolgas are known particulalry for their "dancing".
Are brolgas native to Australia?
They are not listed as endangered, but with a status of "least concern" by the International Union of Conservation for Nature, or the IUCN Red List. They are of the Crane family, and had been called "Native Companion" at one time. The Brolga live in the north-northeastern region of Australia. They are known for their mating dance. For more details, please see the sites listed below.
