Wattled Crane

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Wattled Crane (<em>Grus carunculata</em>) is a species of Cranes (<em>Gruidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Overview

Wattled Crane (Grus carunculata) is a species of Cranes (Gruidae) in the order Cranes and Allies.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Grus; binomial: Grus carunculata; authority: (Gmelin, JF, 1789).

Distribution

Breeding range: Africa.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Perhaps best separated into Bugeranus (Krajewski et al. 2010; BLI)?

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