Body measurements
Attribute | Males | Females |
---|---|---|
Weight | 2.1-3.0 kg (4.6-6.6 lb) | 1.8-2.7 kg (4.0-6.0 lb) |
Tarsus length | 9.8-12.6 cm (3.9-5.0 in) | 8.4-9.8 cm (3.3-3.9 in) |
Body length | 60.0-70.0 cm (23.6-27.6 in) | |
Wing length | A. l. lathami: 31.3-33.4 cm (12.3-13.1 in) A. l. purpureicollis: 29.8-32.6 cm (11.7-12.8 in)* |
A. l. lathami: 29.8-32.2 cm (11.7-12.7 in) A. l. purpureicollis: 29.8-31.1 cm (11.7-12.2 in)* |
Tail length | A. l. lathami: 23.6-27.4 cm (9.29-10.8 in) A. l. purpureicollis: 22.8-24.7 cm (8.98-9.72 in)* |
A. l. lathami: 22.6-26.0 cm (8.90-10.2 in) A. l. purpureicollis: 23.2-23.6 cm (9.13-9.29 in)* |
Notes
Data sources
Jones and Göth (2008): weight, tarsus length
Jones et al. (1995): body length, wing length, tail length
(Elliott and Kirwan 2017)
The brightly colored neck wattle of the Australian Brush-turkey is used in social displays.
Scientists continue to investigate how the wattle is used in communication and courtship. It can be inflated for vocalization and also reflects UV light.
Image credit: Brisbane City Council via Wikimedia Commons. Creative Commons License 2.0.