The brolga (Antigone rubicunda), 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 …

A member of the crane family, the brolga is a large grey bird with a featherless red to orange patch on its head, grey crown, and a black dewlap (piece of skin) hanging underneath its chin. …

An Aboriginal legend tells of the brolga once being a famous dancer with the name Buralga. The brolga has a powerful flight, due to its large wingspan, and it gives several flaps of its wings …

The Brolga is one of Australia’s iconic birds and is also an important dreaming story for the Aboriginal people. In a well-known Dreaming about Brolga 1, she was a beautiful girl obsessed …

Jun 23, 2024 · Discover the enchanting story of the Brolga, a majestic bird from Australian mythology associated with rain, fertility, and harmony. Learn how the Brolga's graceful dances …

Mar 30, 2022 · In this Dreaming story from the Mambaliya-Wawukarriya clan of the Yanyuwa people, the Brolga's dance is recreated in stunning animation. The Brolga travels through the …

EMU AND BROLGA, A KAMILAROI MYTH Peter Austin and Norman B. Tindale INTRODUCTION1 The Kamilaroi (or Kamilaraay)2 are an Aboriginal people who traditionally …

A number of traditional Aboriginal legends and dances are associated with Brolgas, and use movements that mimic their graceful performances. Brolgas are one of Australia’s largest …

One of Australia’s most iconic birds, the Brolga (Antigone rubicunda) is famed for their elaborate courtship dance. A gregarious bird, they pair for life and when not in breeding season, they are …

The brolga (Antigone rubicunda), formerly known as the native companion, is a bird in the crane family. They’re a common, gregarious wetland bird species of tropical and south-eastern …