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The whooping crane (Grus americana), the tallest North American bird, is an endangered crane species named for its whooping sound. Along with the sandhill crane, it is one of only two crane species found in North America. The whooping crane's lifespan is estimated to be 22 to 24 years in the wild.
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One of America's most endangered birds..... this image is featured in the National Audubon Society's 2011 Calendar.
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Whooping Crane Free and friendly birdwatching community - with forum, gallery, blogs and reviews. Chat with other birders around the world, post and view photographs of birds in the wild, read and discuss reviews on equipment, blog about your latest sightings.
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An Urgent Message for All People Who Love Birds • The National Wildlife Federation Blog : The National Wildlife Federation Blog
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From Sandhill to Whooping, Texas is home to a variety of crane birds 🦢🌵 #TexasWildlife #BirdWatching
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Whooping Crane (Grus americana) North America, Canada
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Last winter, biologists estimate that approximately 504 Whooping Cranes spent the season on and around Aransas National Wildlife Refuge.
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Here are some more pics of the two whooping cranes that I photographed flying over Necedah, NWR last October. The whooping crane, or whooper as it is frequently called, is found only in North America. It is the tallest bird in North America standing at almost 5 feet tall with a wingspan of over seven feet. They got their name from the whooping call that the cranes make during the courtship process. Whoopers are ground nesters. They typically nest in marshy areas in around 10 inches of water…
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The red patch on the head of a Whooping crane is actually skin, which can expand and contract and is used to communicate with other cranes or to ward of predators.
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On Thursday, the Keystone XL tar sands pipeline will be front and center in Grand Island, Nebraska, when the US State Department holds its lone public hearing on the immensely … Read more
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