Grey-crowned Crane
The Grey-crowned Crane is a tall, elegant crane native to eastern and southern Africa. It is easily identified by the golden, crown-like feathers on its head. These cranes frequent wetlands and grasslands and are renowned for elaborate courtship dances.
Grey-crowned Crane Quick Facts
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Grey-crowned Cranes perform coordinated dancing displays that include bows, leaps and wing flapping to strengthen pair bonds.
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Lifespan
20-30 years
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Habitat
Wetlands, marshes, floodplains
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Diet
Insects, seeds, small vertebrates
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Region
Sub-Saharan Africa
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