The blue crane is a tall, ground-dwelling bird, but is fairly small by the standards of the crane family. It is 100–120 cm (3 ft 3 in – 3 ft 11 in) tall, with a wingspan of 180–200 cm (5 ft 11 in – …

Blue cranes are found in Africa. They are also known as the Stanley crane and paradise crane. Its population has been in a constant decline since 1980 and has been almost extirpated from …

The blue crane (Grus paradisea), also known as the Stanley crane and the paradise crane, is the national bird of South Africa. The species is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.

The Blue Crane, also known as the Stanley Crane or Paradise Crane, is a bird belonging to the crane family Gruidae. It is particularly notable for its striking appearance, characterized by a …

2025年2月7日 · Blue cranes are a monogamous species (having one partner at a time). They lay their eggs in the bare veld, often close to water. The incubation stage lasts around 30 days. …

Adults – Body is silvery bluish gray, black wingtips, extra-long tertial feathers that are dark and dangle nearly to the ground, black legs; juveniles – slightly lighter blue-grey feathers. RANGE …

Interesting Blue Crane Facts 1. They’re distinctive. There are fifteen species of crane in the family, spread out over four genera, with Grus being the most populous. While they do share some …

What does a baby blue crane look like? At hatch, blue cranes are grey in coloration with a bright orange cap on top of their heads. This orange coloration will eventually turn grey blue like its …

A small, elegant, uniformly blue-gray crane that dwells in open habitats in pairs and variably sized groups. The bulbous head, plain face lacking any naked skin, and lack of contrast in the wings …

2024年7月9日 · The female blue crane usually lays two eggs that hatch after 30-33 days of incubation. The eggs are a buff-yellow colour, marked with blotches of darker brown and olive. …