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Sand Hill Crane

Grus canadensis

Photo by Mick G
Published on Project Noah
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27.5213, -81.489

Field Notes

Description:

Large long legged wading bird, 3 to 3 1/2 foot tall. Predominantly gray in color with a striking red mask or face.

Habitat:

This individual was grazing in grass adjacent to a golf course however the golf course is located on former scrub habitat.

Reference Links:

Sandhill Crane, BirdForum

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