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The sarus crane (Antigone antigone) is a large nonmigratory crane found in parts of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia.
The Sarus crane is the tallest flying bird in the world standing 152-156 cm tall with a wingspan of 240cm. It has a predominantly grey plumage with a naked red head and upper neck and pale red legs. It weighs 6.8-7.8 Kgs.
Aug 26, 2023 · Overview: According to the latest summer census conducted on June 20–21, 2024, the population of Sarus cranes in Uttar Pradesh is rising. About Sarus crane: It is the tallest flying bird in the world. Scientific name: Grus Antigone. Distribution: They live in Southeast Asia, northern India and in northern Australia.
Dec 15, 2023 · The tallest flying bird in the world, the Sarus Crane stands tall at 152-156 cm with a wingspan of 240 cm. Adults are grey overall, with a whiter mid-neck and tertials, mostly naked red head and upper neck (brighter when breeding), blackish primaries, but mostly grey secondaries, and reddish legs that are bright during breeding and pale outside ...
Sarus cranes are regarded as the least social crane species. Especially when nesting, they can be very protective and are aggressive towards intruders. They can therefore be considered a territorial species.
Tall pale gray crane with pink legs and red bare skin on head extending down the neck. Juvenile facial coloring less prominent. Typically wades in shallow wetlands or in cropped agricultural areas.
The current range of the Indian Sarus Crane includes the plains of northwestern India, the western half of Nepal’s Terai Lowlands and parts of Pakistan. The Eastern Sarus Crane occurs in Myanmar, Laos, Vietnam and Cambodia. The Australian Sarus Crane occurs in northern Australia.
Regarded as the world's tallest flying bird, the Sarus Crane is a majestic and striking creature native to parts of India, Southeast Asia, and Northern Australia. Renowned for its brilliant grey plumage, contrasting red head, and long, flowing tail, this bird is a symbol of fidelity and love in its native regions.
Sarus Crane. Latin Name: Grus antigone. Category: Cranes. Size: 165cm. Description: Sexes alike, but female slightly smaller than male; grey plumage; naked red head and upper neck; young birds are brownish-grey, with rusty-brown on head.
The Sarus Crane is the tallest flying bird in the world averaging 156cm in length, with a wingspan of up to 240cm and an average weight of 6.35kg, although females are smaller than males. The adult birds have light grey plumage covering their bodies and black-tipped wings.
