Red-crowned Cranes are large cranes that live across parts of Asia. They are also known as Japanese Cranes.
Red-crowned Cranes are named for the red patch of bare skin they have at the crown, which becomes a brighter red during breeding season. Their plumage is white with black secondary wing feathers. When standing, these long wing feathers make it look like the crane has a black tail, when in fact the tail is white.
Red-crowned Cranes are considered Endangered by the IUCN as of February 2015. The global population of Red-crowned Cranes is estimated at 2750 birds, with a decreasing trend. Loss of wetland habitat is a major threat to the species.
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The Red-crowned Crane is found in parts of eastern Asia. They are named for the bare patch of red skin on the top of the head. This changes in intensity depending on ... more