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Grus japonensis
The Red-crowned Crane also called Manchurian Crane, is a large east Asian crane and among the rarest cranes in the world. In some parts of its range, it is known as a symbol of luck, longevity and fidelity.
Spotted on Dec 25, 2011
Submitted on May 25, 2012
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I'm pretty sure this is sarus crane (Grus antigone) and not the red-crowned crane...