History:

CONSERVATION: The Phoenix Zoo supports the Rwanda Wildlife Conservation Association's (RWCA's) efforts to conserve grey crowned cranes. RWCA works to end the illegal trade of crowned cranes in Rwanda, rehabilitate and reintroduce privately held captive cranes to the wil and monitor reintroduced cranes. This project also works with communities to protect cranes while providing benefits to community members.

LEARN MORE HERE: https://www.rwandawildlife.org/saving-endangered-grey-crowned-cranes/

More Information:

• Fastest disasppearing crane species

• 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