A large crane found in Australia, recognised by its red head and black throat pouch. Males and females may dance during courtship.
Its body is grey, and its featherless head is red with a grey crown. A black pouch hangs below the chin.
During courtship, males and females dance by leaping, flapping their wings and calling. Displays may also be seen outside the breeding season and at any age.
An extinction-risk assessment has not been added yet.