Sandhill Crane
Grus canadensis
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photo by © Jeff Mullahey, University of Florida
Body- gray 40", wing span 72"
Other Characteristics- white cheeks, red crown
Status- Florida resident, State Listed Threatened
Reproduction- 2 eggs, large nests in vegetation
Distribution- N. America, south to Cuba
Habitat- marshes, wet prairies, pastures, open woods
Diet- insects, small mammals, roots, grain
Call- low loud musical rattle
Fun facts
- mating dance: leap with wings spread, bow to partner
- run to become airborne
- Whooping Crane (G. americana) larger; white body;
cheeks and crown red; primaries black.
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