Sandhill Crane
Sandhill Crane (<em>Antigone canadensis</em>) is a species of Cranes (<em>Gruidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.
Overview
Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) is a species of Cranes (Gruidae) in the order Cranes and Allies. A gray crane with a red forehead, the most numerous crane in the world; gathers by the thousands at staging grounds during migration; known for spectacular dawn flights; nests in wetlands across North America.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Antigone; binomial: Antigone canadensis; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 80-140cm. Average lifespan: 20-40 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: to nc Mexico.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
