It occurs mainly in dry savannah, although it nests in somewhat wetter habitats, and can also be found in marshes, cultivated lands and grassy flatlands near rivers and lakes. Its body plumage is mainly grey …

A spectacular, mostly blue-gray crane with a black-and-white face and a crown of golden-yellow plumes. Immatures are rustier than adults. Singles, pairs, and flocks prefer wetlands, flooded grasslands, and …

Most species have muted gray or white plumages, marked with black, and red bare patches on the face, but the crowned cranes of the genus Balearica have vibrantly-coloured wings and golden "crowns" of …

Mar 1, 2019 · These tall, gray-bodied, crimson-capped birds breed in open wetlands, fields, and prairies across North America. They group together in great numbers, filling the air with distinctive rolling cries.

The Grey Crowned Crane’s range stretches from the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, Uganda and Kenya to southeastern South Africa. Grey Crowned Cranes are non-migratory, but undertake …

The elegant Grey crowned crane (Balearica regulorum) is one of Africa’s most majestic and beautiful birds. It is the national symbol and the national bird of Uganda.

May 14, 2025 · Crowned Cranes are known for their graceful dances during mating season. They have a loud and booming call that carries over long distances. These birds prefer open spaces with access …

Gray crowned cranes can be found in mixed wetland/grassland habitats in eastern and southern Africa, with the largest remaining populations in Kenya, Uganda, Zambia, and South Africa. They...

The Gray Crowned Crane is a visually striking bird native to the wetlands and grasslands of sub-Saharan Africa. It is distinguished by its golden-yellow crown of feathers, which starkly contrasts its …

The gray crowned crane is a tall, majestic bird with a distinctive crown of golden feathers on its head. It has large white cheek patches with a bright red wattle beneath.