Common Crane

Also known as Eurasian Crane, Grus grus

species of bird

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The Common Crane is a large wading bird found across Europe, Asia, and parts of Africa that is known for its distinctive appearance and long migrations. It matters because it serves as an important indicator of wetland health and has cultural significance in many regions where it travels.

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Species

Least Concern

common crane

Species

PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderGruiformes
FamilyGruidae

Habitatfreshwater

Observations39,517

Maximum longevity: 43 years (wild)

via IUCN

Wikidata facts

Image: 2017.07.04.-01-Wendisch Rietz--Kranich.jpg

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taxon name: Grus grus
Commons category: Grus grus
Commons gallery: Grus grus
taxon common name: grou-eurasiático
wingspan: 2.22
litter size: 2
egg incubation period: 30
short name: G. grus

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Article

The common crane (Grus grus), also known as the Eurasian crane, is a bird of the family Gruidae, the cranes. A medium-sized species, it is the only crane commonly found in Europe besides the demoiselle crane (Grus virgo) and the Siberian crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus) that only are regular in the far eastern part of the continent. Along with the sandhill crane (Antigone canadensis), demoiselle crane and the brolga (Antigone rubicunda), it is one of only four crane species not currently classified as threatened with extinction or conservation dependent on the species level. Despite the species' large numbers, local extinctions and extirpations have taken place in part of its range, and an ongoing reintroduction project is underway in the United Kingdom.

Taxonomy