Cranes are large omnivorous birds known for their vocalizations and for performing elaborate mating dances. There are 15 species of cranes in the family Gruidae. With long legs and a large torso, ...

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A rare white-naped crane has hatched at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo Conservation and Research Center in Front Royal, Va., May 23. The two-week-old female chick is the most genetically important ...

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A new vanity plate option for Wisconsin drivers will help support two native crane species. On Oct. 9, the Wisconsin Department of Transportation added the Cranes of Wisconsin to their list of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. three species of crane stand in tall grass. the first has grey, black and white plumage and is the tallest. the second has mostly ...

Sandhill cranes were once on the verge of extinction. That influenced the U.S. to implement laws in 1916 to protect the species. But now that these migratory birds have made a steady comeback in ...