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Common Crane (Grus grus)
Grus
IUCN STATUS
Least Concern
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
CLASS
Aves
GEOGRAPHICAL RANGE
Europe, Asia
DIET
Omnivorous
HABITAT
Wetlands, farmland
🔬 Classification
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Gruiformes
FAMILY
Gruidae
GENUS
Grus
📋 Description
SIZE
100-120 cm body height, wingspan 180-200 cm, 4-7 kg
COLORATION
Grey, black neck, red crown
ADAPTATIONS
Tall, bugling call, migratory
🌿 Ecology
HABITAT
Wetlands, farmland
DIET
Omnivorous
GEOGRAPHIC RANGE
Europe, Asia
REPRODUCTION
2 eggs, 1 brood per year
DIET DETAILS
Plants, insects, small vertebrates
⚠️ Threats & Conservation
PRIMARY THREATS
Habitat loss
💡 Interesting Facts
1
The Common Crane is a tall, elegant bird with a loud, bugling call. It migrates in large flocks and performs dancing displays.
2
It is a symbol of wilderness and has recovered in many areas.
🔭 Sighting Guide
📍 BEST PLACES TO SIGHT
Norfolk Broads UK
🗓️ BEST TIME TO SIGHT
Spring & autumn migration
🎯 SIGHTING TIPS
Look for tall cranes bugling in flocks during migration.
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