The Hooded Crane (Grus monacha) is a mostly dark gray-bodied member of the crane family, which, while small for a crane, is still on the large side for a bird. Let’s take a closer look at the mysterious-sounding Hooded Crane. Appearance The Hooded Crane has a gray body, with a white neck and head, and …
The majestic grey crowned crane is scientifically known as Balearica regulorum gibbericeps and is the most ancient of its kind. Well known across Africa, the grey crowned crane is also known as the African crowned crane, golden crested crane, golden-crowned crane, East African crane, East African crowned crane, Eastern crowned crane and South African crane. …
We’re not surprised that the white-naped crane has attracted your attention. It’s such a graceful, streamline and elegant bird. And they are the fourth-rarest type of crane. It’s classed as a vulnerable species because it’s going through a rapid, ongoing population decline. And if you want to learn a little more about them, you’ve certainly …
Black crowned cranes (Balearica pavonina) are a type of crane most commonly found in Sub-Saharan Africa. Often confused with its sister species the gray crowned crane, the black crowned crane is most distinctive for its golden crown on top of their heads. This crane is certainly one of the most unique-looking birds on the planet, …
