The Black-Necked Crane (Grus nigricollis) is classed as a medium-sized member of the crane family. It breeds in remote parts of India and Bhutan, as well as principally on the Tibetan Plateau. Let’s take a closer look at this fascinating bird. Appearance You’ll spot the Black-Necked Crane by the color of its plumage first and …
The Sarus Crane isn’t just any bird, with a wingspan of 240 cm (94.4 inches) and average height 152-156 cm (59 inches), it boasts to be the tallest bird in the world. You’ll find these unique birds in Southeast Asia and Australia. Sadly, Sarus Cranes are on the list of vulnerable threatened species due to …
Despite what the name may indicate, the demoiselle crane isn’t a French bird. However, it is, supposedly, a favorite of Marie Antoinette. Mostly found on the plains of East Asia, the graceful shape of the demoiselle crane has been inspiring artists and poets for centuries. This guide hopes to teach you everything you need to …
The elegant curved back and long legs of the Wattled crane marks it as a member of the crane family, while the unusual wattle of the chin sets it apart. A curiously graceful bird, with an incredible height and immense wingspan, the wattled crane is a fascinating bird to study. Learning about the wattled crane …
Appearance The blue crane is a tall, land-dwelling bird that is considered small when compared to other members of the crane family. Capable of reaching heights of 100-120cm (39-47 inches), the blue crane has an average wingspan of 180-200cm (70-78 inches) and will typically weigh around 3.6-6.2kg (7-13lbs). Other notable measurements include the wing chord …
Appearance The Common Crane, scientific name Grus Grus is a large species that is recognized for its long legs and neck. It has dark ruffled tail feathers and is mainly slate grey in color especially on its back and rump. Both the lores and forehead are black whilst its crown is red with a white …
The brolga (Antigone rubicunda), formerly known as the native companion, is a bird in the crane family. They’re a common, gregarious wetland bird species of tropical and south-eastern Australia and New Guinea. Appearance The Brolga is one of the largest flying birds, standing between 1 and 1.3 m tall (3ft 2”- 4ft 2”). Their wingspans …
Named after the exposed red skin, called a ‘cap,’ on the top of its head, the Red-Crowned Crane is the second rarest crane species in the world. They also carry great symbolism in countries such as South Korea and Japan. But what do they look like? And what are their biggest threats facing them as …
The annual congregation of the Sandhill Cranes is one of the most beautiful natural phenomena in the United States. For about a month every March, more than 500,000 Sandhill Cranes come together on the Platte River basin in Nebraska to rest and eat before finishing their migration to their northern breeding grounds. This time on …
The whooping crane is known to be the tallest North American bird. These tall birds have long legs and long necks, and get their name from the iconic whooping sound that they produce. Interestingly, they are one of only two crane species which are native to North America. However, they are under threat of extinction …
