Sandhill Crane
Grus canadensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="grus-canadensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) is a bird species in the family Gruidae (cranes), within the order Gruiformes (cranes & rails). Recorded measurements include a weight of 3.9 kg. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) is a large 80–120 cm grey North American crane with a bare red crown and bushy tail plumes. Wingspan to 185 cm. Breeds across Arctic Canada, Alaska, and northern USA; migrates in vast flocks along central flyways; winters in the southern USA and Mexico.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 体重 | 3855.0 g | 135.98 oz |
Habitat & Range
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: HC. Incubation: 29-32 days. Fledging: 50-90 days.
产卵数
2
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Gruiformes (Cranes & Rails) |
| 科 | Gruidae (Cranes) |
| Genus | Grus |
| 物种 | Grus canadensis |
Distribution
Sandhill Crane has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Gruidae family