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Australian Brushturkey

2021 Bonanza Bird #10

Bare-Faced Beauty: The Unique Appearance of Australian Brushturkeys

November 25, 2021 in Birdorable Bonanza 2021 and Grouse – Be the first to comment
This post was last updated on January 24, 2024
Birdorable Australian Brushturkey

Happy Thanksgiving! Today's new species isn't related to today's most famous bird, but the name is similar -- welcome the Australian Brushturkey to Birdorable!

Australian Brushturkeys are large, darkly plumaged birds with bare facial and neck skin. In males, the red head and yellow cowl are bright and unmistakable, especially during breeding season.

These large birds are clumsy in flight. They forage for food by scratching at the ground with their feet. Flight is used sparingly, to escape predators, or to reach safe roosting spots.

The Australian Brushturkey is known by a few other names, including Gweela, Scrub Turkey, or Bush Turkey.

Australian Brushturkey photo
Australian Brushturkey by Brisbane City Council (CC BY 2.0)

Tomorrow our 13th Annual Birdorable Bonanza will conclude with the addition of a species in the roller family with an appropriate name for Black Friday. Can you guess the species?

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Cute Brushturkey Gifts

Birdorable Australian Brushturkey Classic Round Sticker
From Zazzle
Birdorable Australian Brushturkey Classic Round Sticker
Birdorable Australian Brushturkey
From Zazzle
Birdorable Australian Brushturkey
Birdorable Australian Brushturkey | Gweela or Scrub Turkey Throw Pillow
From Amazon
Birdorable Australian Brushturkey | Gweela or Scrub Turkey Throw Pillow
Birdorable Australian Brushturkey Ceramic Tile
From Zazzle
Birdorable Australian Brushturkey Ceramic Tile

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