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The Demoiselle Crane is a beautiful bird with long legs and a graceful neck. It dances in the air and on the ground, showing off its fancy moves to impress friends!
Key details
- Length
- 85-100 cm
- Wingspan
- 155-180 cm
- Weight
- 2-3 kg
- Lifespan
- 15-25 years
- Top Speed
- 60 km/h
- Clutch Size
- 1-2
- Incubation
- 27-31 days
- Migration Distance
- 5000 km
Traits
FeatheredSocialSingingColorfulGrasslandHerbivorousLongevousMigratory
What this page adds
The Demoiselle Crane is a graceful, medium-sized crane with a slate-grey body. It has a striking black neck and head, adorned with elegant white ear tufts that stream backward. Its distinct red eyes make it visually stand out from similar birds.
Demoiselle Cranes migrate over the towering Himalayan mountains twice a year!
Some cultures see these elegant birds as symbols of good fortune.
They are the smallest of all crane species, standing less than a meter tall!
