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Sandhill Crane
Grus canadensis tabida
44.2127, -91.9385
Field Notes
Description:
There are six subspecies of Sandhill Crane. The sandhill here is a Greater Sandhill. 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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PublishedApril 8, 2013
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