Red-crowned crane

Usually two chicks are born. Mother feeds them and father protects them.

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Red-crowned crane

  • Habitat

    East Asia in swamps and agricultural areas

  • Food

    insects, aquatic animals, fish, amphibians, rodents, reeds, grass, berries, corn

  • Lifetime

    30 years

  • Weight

    9 kilograms

  • Length

    1,60 m

  • Number of eggs

    2

  • Incubation time

    1 month

  • IUCN Status

    endangered

  • EEP?

    yes

30

years, that's how old a Chinese crane can get

9

kilograms, that's how much a Chinese crane weighs about

1

month, that's how long a Chinese crane is breeding

Strong bond

Red-crowned crane couples stay together throughout their lives. By regularly dancing together, involving many bends, big jumps and head movements, they strengthen their bond.

Large bird

The males and females of this species hardly differ from each other. They do not differ in size either. At over 1.5 meters in length, the Red-crowned crane is one of the largest birds in the world.