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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.
Spotted on Apr 4, 2013
Submitted on Apr 8, 2013
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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!! :-)