brolga
noun
brol·ga
ˈbrälgə
plural -s
: a pale gray crestless Australian crane (Grus rubicunda) that is generally seen in pairs and has a habit of gathering in groups and moving about as if dancing
called also native companion
Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Gamilaraay or Yuwaalaraay (closely related languages of northeastern New South Wales) burraalga