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Cranes are very large birds, often considered the world's tallest flying birds. They range in size from the demoiselle crane, which measures 90 cm (35 in) in length, to the sarus crane, which can be up to 176 cm (69 in), although the heaviest is the red-crowned crane, which can weigh 12 kg (26 lb) prior to migrating. [citation needed]
- Whooping Crane
The whooping crane (Grus americana) is an endangered crane...
- Siberian Crane
The Siberian crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus), also known...
- Common Crane
The common crane is a large, stately bird and a medium-sized...
- Hooded Crane
The top of the neck and head is white, except for a patch of...
- White-naped Crane
The white-naped crane (Antigone vipio) is a bird of the...
- Sarus Crane
The sarus crane (Antigone antigone) is a large nonmigratory...
- List of cranes
List of cranes. Different species of crane. Clockwise from...
- Whooping Crane
Apr 22, 2024 · Learn about cranes, any of 15 species of tall wading birds of the family Gruidae, from Britannica. Find out their characteristics, distribution, behavior, and conservation status.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Cranes are tall birds with long legs. Cranes are large birds, the world's tallest flying birds. They range in size from the demoiselle crane, which is 90 cm (35 in) in length, to the sarus crane, which may be up to 176 cm (69 in). The heaviest is the red-crowned crane, which can weigh 12 kg (26 lb) before migrating.
The common crane ( Grus grus ), also known as the Eurasian crane, is a bird of the family Gruidae, the cranes. It is a medium-sized species, and classified as of least concern. [1] It is the only crane commonly found in Europe apart from the demoiselle crane.
Cranes are a type of large bird with long legs and necks in the biological family Gruidae of the order Gruiformes. The family has 15 species placed in four genera which are Antigone, Balearica, Leucogeranus, and Grus. They are large birds with long necks and legs, a tapering form, and long secondary feathers on the wing that project over the tail.
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