Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Least Concern
The Sandhill Crane is a tall, elegant bird known for its red forehead and loud, trumpeting call that can be heard from over a mile away. They perform amazing dancing displays, leaping, bowing, and throwing sticks!
Sandhill cranes mate for life and both parents care for their young. They've been around for millions of years - crane fossils have been found that are 10 million years old!
Size
As tall as a 7-year-old child!
Very Large (>60 cm)
Wingspan: 200 cm
Weight: 4500 g
Colors
gray
red
white
Habitat
wetlandgrassland
Diet
seedsinsectssmall mammals
Fun Facts
- ✨Their calls can be heard from over 2 miles away!
- ✨They perform elaborate dancing displays to bond with their mate.
- ✨Sandhill cranes have been on Earth for at least 10 million years!
- ✨They paint their feathers with mud, possibly for camouflage.
Conservation Status
Least Concern
Great news! This bird is doing well. There are lots of them in the wild, and they have safe places to live and find food.
Population trend: increasing 📈