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Florida Sandhill Crane

Grus canadensis pratensis

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28.0836, -80.6081

Field Notes

Description:

Large, long-legged bird with a red forehead, white cheeks and a long dark pointed bill.

Habitat:

Inland shallow fresh water marshes, prairies, pastures & farmlands and sometimes seen in lawns in Florida.

Notes:

I am not a wild life expert but I understand the Florida Sandhill Crane is listed as a threatened species.

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Comments (14)
KarenL
Beautiful series! Well done!
Charles72
Great pictures! Thanks for sharing!!
MelissaFerguson
Thank you Mary..they were as curious of me as I them!! I really enjoy hearing them too...such a treat!
Ashish
Very lovely.. Nice shooting.
MaryEvans2
Melissa, these are stunning photos! and yes you are correct, the sandhill crane is endangered along with our woodstorks. Love the first photo, the eye contact is wonderful!
Stanks
Fabulous series of photographs. I love the close-up shot of her/his leg.

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Birds of the Southeast U.S.
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WILD Cities: Urban Biodiversity
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Florida's Flora & Fauna
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Cranes of Eastern USA
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2012 Best Wildlife Photo

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PublishedJanuary 27, 2012

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