Antigone canadensis
Length: 45-50 in Wingspan: 75-80 in Weight: 7-11 lbs
Identification:
Tall bird with long legs and beak. Gray overall with red/white face.
Distribution:
Range map by IUCN
Cool Facts:
Sandhill Cranes are well-known for their elegant courtship dances, which involve graceful leaps, bows, and wing stretching. The trumpeting call of these birds is enabled by a long, curved trachea that enriches lower notes.
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References:
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