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Grey crowned crane

Balearica regulorum

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Description:

A large bird of Gruidae family, easily recognizable by its golden-colored crown, blacj head with white cheeks and its red throat pouch. The body is predominantly of various shades of grey, with whitish underparts and long black wading legs.

Habitat:

Dry savannah of Nairobi NP.

Reference Links:

Grey crowned crane - Wikipedia

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