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Revision as of 18:26, 15 February 2010
- Grus grus
Identification
100-130 cm. Grey, white facial streak, black wing plumes, red crown patch (missing in juveniles).
Distribution
Breeds northern Eurasia; winters to north Africa, south India and southeast Asia.
Taxonomy
A monotypic species.
Habitat
Wetlands.
Behaviour
The diet includes leaves, roots, berries, insects, small birds and mammals.
Vocalisation
<flashmp3>Grus grus (song).mp3</flashmp3>
Listen in an external program
References
Wikipedia
