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Pair of Whooping Cranes Aransas NWR, photographed from boat. Grus americana,Whooping crane Click/tap to enlarge

Pair of Whooping Cranes

Aransas NWR, photographed from boat.

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The Whooping crane

The whooping crane is the tallest North American bird, named for its whooping sound. It is an endangered crane species. Along with the sandhill crane, it is one of only two crane species native to North America. The whooping crane's lifespan is estimated to be 22 to 24 years in the wild.

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Similar species: Crane-like Birds
Species identified by Slowbutsteady
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Uploaded Sep 23, 2023. Captured Feb 21, 2017 07:39.
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  • E-30
  • f/8.0
  • 1/2000s
  • ISO800
  • 283mm