Grey Crowned Crane
The grey crowned crane, scientifically known as the Balearica Regulorum, is a large bird, and have large bodies with black legs and feet. It migrates and travels in flocks. It’s lifespan is 15 - 30 years.
Grey crowned cranes have an average height of one metre and they have an average wingspan of three point seven feet. Grey crowned cranes have a grey body, with brown or gold feathers. They have white cheek patches, a red gular sack under their chins and their heads are topped off with stiff gold feathers. They also have very long necks and beaks.
Grey crowned cranes inhabit temperate wetlands and swamps. They primarily feed on fish, insects, amphibians, grain and some tree barks. This species of crane breeds in the warmer months. The female cranes construct nests in trees. They lay three to five eggs. Once the chicks hatch, the parents take care of them until they are ready to leave their homes (also known as fledging).
Fun Fact! Most crane species are considered vunerable or critically endangered in the wild. This is mostly due to habitat loss and pollution of their natural environments.
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The grey crowned crane, scientifically known as the Balearica Regulorum, is a large bird, and have large bodies with black legs and feet. It migrates and travels in flocks. It’s lifespan is 15 - 30 years.
Grey crowned cranes have an average height of one metre and they have an average wingspan of three point seven feet. Grey crowned cranes have a grey body, with brown or gold feathers. They have white cheek patches, a red gular sack under their chins and their heads are topped off with stiff gold feathers. They also have very long necks and beaks.
Grey crowned cranes inhabit temperate wetlands and swamps. They primarily feed on fish, insects, amphibians, grain and some tree barks. This species of crane breeds in the warmer months. The female cranes construct nests in trees. They lay three to five eggs. Once the chicks hatch, the parents take care of them until they are ready to leave their homes (also known as fledging).
Fun Fact! Most crane species are considered vunerable or critically endangered in the wild. This is mostly due to habitat loss and pollution of their natural environments.
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