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Red-crowned Crane — printable fact sheet
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Red-crowned Crane
Grus japonensis
The Red-crowned Crane is an iconic large East Asian bird known for its striking white plumage, contrasting black neck and wing secondaries, and a distinctive patch of bare red skin atop its head. Revered in many cultures as a symbol of luck, longevity, and fidelity, these cranes…
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- Despite their size, Red-crowned Cranes can fly long distances and migrate hundreds of kilometers between breeding and wintering grounds.
- Red-crowned Cranes are famous for their dramatic, synchronized mating dances, which include leaps, bows, and calling. They are one of the heaviest and tallest crane species in the world. In Japanese and Chinese cultures, they are regarded as a symbol of happiness and eternal youth.
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