Grey crowned crane
The grey crowned crane or East African crowned crane (Balearica regulorum) is a waterfowl species which lives in wetter areas of eastern and southern Africa. They grow up to 3.5 feet and weigh over 8 pounds. The East African crowned crane can live up to 25 years in captivity. They eat a variety of grasses, seeds, insects, and other small animals.
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Grey Crowned Crane Media
Grey-crowned-crane; photography by Frank Winkler
Grey crowned crane with nest in Hellabrunn Zoo, Munich
Flag of Uganda
References
- ↑ IUCN Red List, retrieved 03-12-2009