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SANDHILL CRANE

Grus canadensis

Size:3' to 4' tall
Weight:7-11 lbs
Geographic Distribution:The United States, Canada, Mexico, and Siberia
Habitat:Savannahs, grasslands, forests, prairies, wetlands, swamps, and bogs
Diet:Small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, mollusks, insects, grains, seeds, nuts, and fruits
Status in the Wild:Least Concern
Location:North American Prairie Aviary

Sandhill cranes are gray colored with some tan body feathers and a red crown. They are tall with a long neck and long legs. Sandhill cranes have monogamous pairings; both parents take part in the incubating and raising of chicks.

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SANDHILL CRANE

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