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Grey Crowned Crane

Balearica regulorum

Description:

"The Grey Crowned Crane is about 1 m (3.3 ft) tall and weighs 3.5 kg (7.7 lbs). Its body plumage is mainly grey. The wings are also predominantly white, but contain feathers with a range of colours. The head has a crown of stiff golden feathers. The sides of the face are white, and there is a bright red inflatable throat pouch. The bill is relatively short and grey, and the legs are black. The sexes are similar, although males tend to be slightly larger. Young birds are greyer than adults, with a feathered buff face."

Habitat:

It occurs in dry savannah in Africa south of the Sahara, although it nests in somewhat wetter habitats. This animal does not migrate.

Notes:

Spotted in the Pairi Daïza park.

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Région wallonne, Belgium

Spotted on Jul 30, 2011
Submitted on Aug 12, 2011

Spotted for Mission

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