B020 Australian Brush Turkey

Find it in dense woodlands, gardens and picnic grounds.

The Australian Brush Turkey (Alectura lathami) is a native bird species found in eastern Australia. They are known for their large size and distinctive red head and neck.

The males build large mounds of leaves, twigs and other debris, which they use to incubate their eggs. The females lay their eggs in the mounds, and the heat generated by the decomposition of the materials helps to incubate the eggs.

The Australian Brush Turkey is an important cultural symbol for Indigenous Australians, and its image is featured on the reverse of the 50 cent coin.

Brush Turkeys are known for their aggressive behaviour towards humans, especially during the breeding season.