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Wattled Crane
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species of crane found in Africa
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Encyclopedic overview
The wattled crane (Grus carunculata) is a large, threatened species of crane found in wetlands and grasslands of eastern and southern Africa, ranging from Ethiopia to South Africa. Some authorities consider it the sole member of the genus Bugeranus.
Taxonomy
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