sarus crane

5 sarus cranes they are world's tallest flying birds. they pair only once in life if his/her partner goes missing he/she commit suicide

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travismorhardt

Lion

That is very interesting animal behavior. Thanks for posting! Posted 11 years ago

str111

Katipo Spider

thanks travismorhardt Posted 11 years ago

Ferdy Christant

Lion

Very interesting photo and story, thanks for sharing! Posted 11 years ago

Sunil R Agadi

Lion

Interesting to know that they are so committed to their partners, Good Snap. Posted 11 years ago

str111

Katipo Spider

thanks all
Indian Sarus (G. a. antigone) Endangered, under criteria
A1b,c,d,e Posted 11 years ago

The Sarus Crane

The Sarus Crane is a large non-migratory crane found in parts of the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia. The tallest of the flying birds, standing at a height of up to 1.8 m, they are conspicuous and iconic species of open wetlands.

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Similar species: Crane-like Birds

Species identified by str111

By str111

Uploaded Apr 4, 2014. Captured Nov 1, 2013 15:53 in 18, Bhoj Mohalla, Jhalawar, Rajasthan 326001, India.

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Captured in the fall. More fall photos.