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Sarus crane

Antigone antigone

The Sarus crane is a tall and graceful bird known for its long legs and beautiful red head. They are often seen in wetlands and are famous for their loud, trumpeting calls.

Hábitat: Wetlands

Aspecto

The Sarus crane is the world's tallest flying bird, boasting a largely grey body. It has a striking, bare red head and upper neck, contrasted with a whitish crown. Its long dark legs and large size make it easily distinguishable.

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Sarus crane
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Sarus crane

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Datos interesantes

Sarus cranes mate for life, staying with one partner forever!

The Sarus crane is India's state bird, symbolizing marital fidelity!

Their powerful calls can be heard over two miles away!

They build enormous nests of reeds, sometimes 2 meters wide!

Habilidades especiales

Habilidad

Sky High Sentinel

Sarus cranes can stand over 1.8 meters tall, making them the world's tallest flying bird, which helps them spot danger from afar.

Habilidad

Powerful Dancer

Sarus cranes perform elaborate courtship dances, leaping and calling, helping them find and attract a mate.

Habilidad

Voice Amplifier

Sarus cranes have a long trachea that coils inside their sternum, acting like an amplifier for their trumpet-like calls.

Medidas y detalles

Longitud
130-180 cm
Envergadura
220-280 cm
Peso
5-12 kg
Esperanza de vida
15-20 años
Top Speed
70 km/h
Tamaño de la puesta
1-2
Incubación
26-35 días

Dieta y alimentación

These omnivorous birds eat plants, seeds, insects, and small animals found in and around wetlands.

Diferencias por edad: Young cranes eat more insects for protein during their growth.

Alimentos principales

  • insects
  • aquatic plants
  • roots
  • seeds
  • small fish
  • frogs

Método de búsqueda

  • Foraging

Conexiones ecológicas

depends on

Humans

Homo sapiens

They often use human-managed wetlands like paddy fields.

eaten by

Golden Jackal

Canis aureus

Jackals are known predators of Sarus crane eggs and chicks.

depends on

Rice

Oryza sativa

They forage for grains and insects in rice paddy fields.

eats

Common Carp

Cyprinus carpio

Sarus cranes prey on small fish in shallow waters.

Rasgos

También conocido como

Sarus

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 Sarus crane?

130-180 cm

¿Cuál es el envergadura de Sarus crane?

220-280 cm

¿Cuál es el peso de Sarus crane?

5-12 kg

¿Cuál es el esperanza de vida de Sarus crane?

15-20 años

¿Cuál es el top Speed de Sarus crane?

70 km/h

¿Qué come Sarus crane?

These omnivorous birds eat plants, seeds, insects, and small animals found in and around wetlands.

¿Dónde se encuentra normalmente Sarus crane?

Wetlands

¿Cómo caza Sarus crane?

Foraging

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