Grey-crowned Crane
Balearica regulorum
Also known as: Crested 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.
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Grey-crowned Cranes perform coordinated dancing displays that include bows, leaps and wing flapping to strengthen pair bonds.Grey-crowned Crane Quick Facts
Detailed Information on the Grey-crowned Crane
Weight 3.5 kg
Height 100 cm
Length 110 cm
Wingspan 200 cm
Top Speed 50 km/h
Social Structure: Gregarious
Activity Pattern: Diurnal
Trophic Level: Omnivore
Migration: Nomadic
Population Trend: Decreasing
Main Threats:
- Illegal trade
- Habitat loss
Maasai Mara (Kenya)
Uganda Wetlands
Family: Gruidae
Order: Gruiformes
