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Grus canadensis tabida
There are six subspecies of Sandhill Crane. The sandhill here is a Greater Sandhill. These are large wading birds characterized by long legs, necks, and bills. A red patch of skin is found on the forehead and they have a white cheek patch in breeding adults.
Wetlands for nesting, rearing of young, and roosting, but are often found in upland areas when foraging.
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Been hearing them here for about 2 weeks now...Not sure what they're doing after yesterday's blizzard though. Poor things. Beautiful color here, Gordon Dietzman!! :-)