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Sandhill Crane

Grus canadensis

Photo by RonaldOrosz
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Field Notes

Description:

Red around eyes, gray neck, and brown feathers. Stands a little over 3 foot tall.

Habitat:

Killeen, TX in a drainage ditch.

Notes:

I've seen this bird many times and finally took the camera to capture him. This is the only one in the area and right in the middle of downtown Killeen, TX.

Species ID Suggestions

Sandhill Crane

Grus canadensis

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PublishedMarch 9, 2013

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