1. A large Australian crane with gray plumage, a red head, and a long neck, known for its dancing behavior.
Usage: Also called the Australian crane.; Native to Australia and southern New Guinea.

Examples

• The brolga is one of Australia's most iconic bird species.
• Brolgas are known for their elaborate dancing displays during courtship.
• We spotted a pair of brolgas wading through the wetland.
• The brolga's distinctive red head makes it easy to identify in the field.
• Aboriginal Australians have long featured the brolga in their cultural traditions.