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Grey Crowned Crane

Balearica regulorum

The Grey Crowned Crane is a beautiful bird with a striking crown of golden feathers. They are known for their elegant dance and can often be seen in pairs, making them a symbol of love and loyalty in the wild.

Hábitat: Savannas

Aspecto

The Grey Crowned Crane is an elegant bird with a mostly grey body and distinctive white and brown wings. It features a magnificent golden, bristle-like crown on its head, with bright red patches on its face. Long black legs support its tall stature.

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Grey Crowned Crane
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Grey Crowned Crane

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Rareza

Common

Peligro

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Datos interesantes

Baby Grey Crowned Cranes are called 'colts' and can walk just hours after hatching!

Grey Crowned Cranes are one of only two crane species worldwide that can perch in trees!

Their long, powerful legs help them stomp the ground to flush out hidden insects!

They perform amazing 'dances' with jumps and bows to find a mate!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Crown of Gold

Grey Crowned Cranes have a spectacular golden, bristly crest that helps them attract mates during their elaborate courtship displays.

Habilidad

Trumpet Voice

Grey Crowned Cranes can make loud, booming calls because they have a special coiled windpipe that helps them communicate across long distances.

Habilidad

Tree Percher

Grey Crowned Cranes can perch in trees, an unusual trait for cranes, because their long hind toe helps them grasp branches securely.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
100-110 cm
Envergadura
180-200 cm
Peso
3-4 kg
Esperanza de vida
15-22 años
Top Speed
50 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
2-5
Incubación
28-31 días

Dieta y alimentación

They are omnivores, eating everything from insects and small animals to seeds and plants!

Alimentos principales

  • insects
  • seeds
  • small fish
  • frogs
  • grains
  • grasses

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

eaten by

Nile Crocodile

Crocodylus niloticus

Preys on eggs and chicks near water.

eaten by

Bateleur Eagle

Terathopius ecaudatus

A powerful raptor that may target young cranes.

eats

Desert Locust

Schistocerca gregaria

Devours many insects, including locusts.

eats

Anchieta's Grass Frog

Ptychadena anchietae

Consumes frogs found in its wetland habitats.

Rasgos

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Colecciones

Seguridad

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Always watch birds from a distance and do not try to touch them.

Preguntas frecuentes

¿Cuál es el longitud de Grey Crowned Crane?

100-110 cm

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Grey Crowned Crane?

180-200 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Grey Crowned Crane?

3-4 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Grey Crowned Crane?

15-22 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Grey Crowned Crane?

50 km/h

¿Qué come Grey Crowned Crane?

They are omnivores, eating everything from insects and small animals to seeds and plants!

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Grey Crowned Crane?

Savannas

¿Cómo caza Grey Crowned Crane?

Foraging

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