Crane
Name: Sarus CraneScientific Name: Grus antigone
Basic Information:
This type of crane can be found throughout Queensland and along the eastern coast of Australia. They can grow to be very large, up to 1.6 m in length and weigh up to 7.3 kg. Sarus Cranes have a grey body with red and black coloring on their heads. These birds are social creatures and typically travel in packs of 2-5. The wetlands and coastlines provide a wide variety of foods for the crane to choose from. Its diet includes: small fish, insects, berries, plants, crustaceans, seeds and small invertebrates. The crane's long bill help it pick food form the sandy shore line and muddy bottoms of lakes and streams. It's also used for picking insects form dead trees and hard to reach places.
Habitat Information:
Coastline and Ocean - Often called our most dazzling habitat by visitors, the ocean and coastline habitat is the place to be for Windaroo Zoo's extensive collection of saltwater creatures. From sharks and coral to non-migratory seabirds, both native Australian as well as exotic species from around the world can be found here.
Cranes at Windaroo:
This crane is now considered a vulnerable species. At Windaroo we are trying to help this situation by protecting the species and helping it reproduce in the wild and captivity. You can find these interesting creatures at the aviary exhibit of the zoo. So come on by and visit these beautiful birds.
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