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Sandhill Crane

Grus canadensis

Photo by Byelka
Published on Project Noah
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42.8886, -88.0384

Field Notes

Description:

Large Crane (Wingspan up to 8ft) found in North America and Siberia.
Grey body with red forehead and white cheeks.

Habitat:

Meadows, Wetlands, Grasslands

Notes:

Seen in my parent's backyard!

Reference Links:

Sandhill Crane, Sandhill Crane, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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PublishedAugust 22, 2011

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