Sarus Crane
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About the Sarus Crane
The Sarus Crane is a large species of crane found in parts of the Indian Subcontinent and Southeast Asia, as well as Australia. This is a non-migratory species of crane and the tallest species of flying bird in the world.
Sarus Cranes have a mostly grey plumage, with a bare red head and upper neck. This skin becomes a brighter shade of red during breeding season, which coincides with the rainy season throughout its range.
The Sarus Crane is revered in India, where it is seen as a symbol of marital fidelity because of their tendency to form long-term pair-bonds (or even mate for life). The name Sarus comes from the Hindi name for the species, which in turn comes from the Sanskrit word for "lake bird".
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Details & Statistics
Added to Birdorable
Hatched March 23, 2015
Scientific Name
Grus antigone
Bird Family
Measurements
Length:
3.5 to 5.9 feet
(1.1 to 1.8 meters)
Wingspan:
7.2 to 8.3 feet
(2.2 to 2.5 meters)
Weight:
11 to 26.4 pounds
(5 to 12 kilos)
International Names
Chinese
赤颈鹤
Czech
jeřáb Antigonin
Danish
Sarustrane
Dutch
Saruskraanvogel
Finnish
saruskurki
French
Grue antigone
German
Saruskranich
Italian
Gru Antigone
Japanese
オオヅル [ooduru]
Norwegian
Sarustrane
Polish
zuraw indyjski
Portuguese
Grou-antígona
Russian
Индийский журавль
Spanish
Grulla Sarus
Swedish
Sarustrana
