Hooded Crane

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

Overview

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

Scientific Classification

Genus: Grus; binomial: Grus monacha; authority: Temminck, 1835.

Distribution

Breeding range: the Palearctic.

Conservation Status

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

Remarks

No additional remarks recorded.

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