Whooping Crane
Whooping Crane (<em>Grus americana</em>) is a species of Cranes (<em>Gruidae</em>) in the order Cranes and Allies.
Overview
Whooping Crane (Grus americana) is a species of Cranes (Gruidae) in the order Cranes and Allies. North America's tallest bird, white with black wing tips and a red crown; brought back from near extinction (only about 20 wild birds in 1941) through captive breeding and even crane-costumed human rearing; still critically endangered.
Scientific Classification
Genus: Grus; binomial: Grus americana; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758). Typical size: 130-160cm. Average lifespan: 30-40 years.
Distribution
Breeding range: the Nearctic. Non-breeding range: sc, se USA.
Conservation Status
This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.
Remarks
No additional remarks recorded.
