StatusEndemic
RarityCommon
Height70 cm
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"Baby brushturkeys are completely self-sufficient from the moment they hatchthey can run, feed themselves, and even fly within just a few hours of digging their way out of the mound."
Field Guide
Australian Brushturkey
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The Australian Brushturkey *(Alectura lathami)* is a native backyard bird that's equally at home in rainforests and suburban gardens along Australia's eastern coast. This large ground-dwelling bird with its bare red head and black plumage has become an iconic and sometimes controversial visitor to many Australian neighborhoods.
Distribution Map
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