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Crowned crane pair The national bird of Uganda, but these two are in a bird park in South Africa Balearica regulorum,Geotagged,Grey crowned crane,South Africa,Summer,africa,birds,south africa Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Crowned crane pair

The national bird of Uganda, but these two are in a bird park in South Africa

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  1. Beautiful capture, Claire! I would love to see these beautiful birds up close in person someday. Posted 10 years ago
    1. Thanks Travis, this was one of those lucky shots, both together and both looking the same way. Great birds. Posted 10 years ago
  2. They remind me of our Sandhill cranes, but dressed up for a party ;-p Posted 10 years ago
  3. What beautiful birds, and a fantastic capture of them. Well done! Posted 10 years ago

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The grey crowned crane or gray crowned crane is a large crane species native to Sub-Saharan Africa. It occurs mainly in dry savannah, although it nests in somewhat wetter habitats, and can also be found in marshes, cultivated lands and grassy flatlands near rivers and lakes. Its body plumage is mainly grey and it has white cheeks, a red throat patch, and a stiff golden crown. It is omnivorous, consuming a wide variety of animal and plant matter, including plants, seeds, grain, insects, frogs, worms,.. more

Similar species: Crane-like Birds
Species identified by Claire Hamilton
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By Claire Hamilton

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Uploaded Jan 19, 2015. Captured Jan 19, 2015 09:58 in Unnamed Road, South Africa.
  • Canon EOS 70D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/500s
  • ISO500
  • 155mm