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Location:

Located in Nyala exhibit across from baboons

Grey Crowned Crane

  • Jean Grey (F) 7/12/1997

  • Phoenix (F) 7/14/1997

Identifying Features:

History:

More Information:

  • Fastest disasppearing crane species

  • Have an elaborate dance

  • Found in the wetlands and grasslands of eastern Africa

  • Height: 3.5 ft

  • 6 ft wingspan

  • Weight: 6-10 lbs

  • Generalist Diet: seeds, grasses, grains, insects

  • Monogamous, mate for life

  • Have an elaborate mating dance

  • IUCN: Endangered (17,000-22,000)

  • Threats: wetland degradation through water allocation, overgrazing, pesticides

  • International Crane Foundation: https://savingcranes.org/

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