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Grus virgo
The Demoiselle Crane is the smallest species among the cranes, with a wingspan between 155-189cm. Its plumage is grey with black tail feathers, and black head and throat; on the head, a pale cap and the white band of plumes extending back from the ruby eyes, are the most prominent features.
Grassy area around an artificial lake in an animal park. However, it wasn't caged or in other way confined.
According to wikipedia, this species is not usually seen in Central Europe, so I don't know if it got lost on a migration, or what it was doing in Germany.
Spotted on Aug 5, 2013
Submitted on Sep 25, 2016
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