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Sandhill Crane
Grus canadensis
33.7206, -106.933
Field Notes
Description:
There are six subspecies of Sandhill Crane. The sandhills at Bosque del Apache National Wildlife Refuge are mostly lesser and Canadian subspecies. These are large wading birds characterized by long legs, necks, and bills. A red patch of skin is found on the forehead and they have a white cheek patch in breeding adults.
Habitat:
Wetlands for nesting, rearing of young, and roosting, but are often found in upland areas when foraging.
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Sandhill Crane
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PublishedMarch 16, 2013
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