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Sandhill Crane

Sandhill Crane

Scientific Name: Grus canadensis

Abundance
SpringSummerFallWinter
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Field Notes

  • Gray or brownish in color.
  • Dark red patch on crown.
  • Whitish cheek, chin and upper throat.
  • Large, long-legged, long-necked bird.
  • Long, pointed black bill.
  • Holds neck straight both at rest and in flight.
  • Dark gray legs extended in flight.
  • Long, fluffy tertials droop down over tail and primaries.

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Blue Herons are usually seen alone, flies with neck in an"S" shape. Usually not seen in Crane habitat.
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