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Grey Crowned Crane full body view Captured at the BestZOO, the Netherlands. Balearica regulorum,BestZOO,Geotagged,Grey Crowned Crane,The Netherlands Click/tap to enlarge

Grey Crowned Crane full body view

Captured at the BestZOO, the Netherlands.

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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 Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded May 30, 2012. Captured Apr 21, 2012 13:55 in Molenkampseweg, 5681 Best, The Netherlands.
  • NIKON D7000
  • f/8.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO320
  • 105mm