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White red-crowned crane with black tail and red forehead walking in the grass

Red-crowned Crane

I.U.C.N status

International Union for Conservation of Nature

LC Least concern
NT Near threatened
VU Vulnerable
EN Endangered
CR Critically endangered
EW Extinct in the wild
EX Extinct

Identity card

Class : Birds
Order : Gruiformes
Family : Gruidae
Genus : Grus
Species : japonensis
Average size 160 cm / 240 cm (wingspan)
Weight 7 to 10 kg
Longevity 30 to 50 years
Sexual maturity 2 to 3 years
Incubation 1 month
Clutch 2 eggs
Diet Omnivore

Insects, amphibians, fish, rodents, grasses.

Did you know?

The red-crowned crane, also known as the Manchurian crane, is one of the largest birds in the world. This species is distinguished by its ability to feed in deep waters, a rare behaviour among cranes. To do so, it walks half-submerged on muddy ground and uses its long beak to capture prey within its reach.

Threats and conservation

The red-crowned crane is threatened by the loss of its habitat due to agriculture and road infrastructure. To protect it, international agreements and
research into its migratory patterns have been put in place. Protected areas have been created and winter feeding stations help the cranes
survive during winter. Japan has also made its power lines more visible to reduce collisions, and regular surveys are conducted on
breeding and wintering areas.

Two black and white red-crowned cranes standing on a grassy mound, one behind the other
Red-crowned crane, white plumage, black tail and red crown, walking in the grass
Red-crowned crane with black neck, red forehead and long pale beak
Two black and white red-crowned cranes standing on a grassy mound, one behind the other
Red-crowned crane, white plumage, black tail and red crown, walking in the grass
Red-crowned crane with black neck, red forehead and long pale beak
Two black and white red-crowned cranes standing on a grassy mound, one behind the other
Red-crowned crane, white plumage, black tail and red crown, walking in the grass
Red-crowned crane with black neck, red forehead and long pale beak
Two black and white red-crowned cranes standing on a grassy mound, one behind the other
Red-crowned crane, white plumage, black tail and red crown, walking in the grass
Red-crowned crane with black neck, red forehead and long pale beak

Where can you see this animal?

Check the park map to find his habitat at ZooParc.

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