Blue crane - Wikipedia
The blue crane (Grus paradisea), also known as the Stanley crane and the paradise crane, is the national bird of South Africa. The species is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
Blue Crane, The National Bird Of South Africa - WorldAtlas
2019年10月18日 · The blue crane (Grus paradisea) is native to Southern Africa and is the national bird of South Africa. The bird is relatively tall but smaller than other members of the Crane family. The blue crane stands about 3.5 inches and has an average wingspan of 6 ft 4 in.
Blue Crane - Overberg Crane Group
The Blue Crane is a near-endemic to South Africa with a small isolated population of about 60-80 birds found around the Etosha Pans in Namibia and a few isolated birds in Botswana and Swaziland. It is the most range restricted of all the cranes in the world.
Blue Crane - Facts, Diet, Habitat & Pictures on Animalia.bio
The blue crane (Grus paradisea), also known as the Stanley crane and the paradise crane, is the national bird of South Africa. The species is listed as Vulnerable by the IUCN.
Blue crane | Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute
The blue crane, also known as the paradise or Stanley crane, is the national bird of South Africa. The long dark feathers trailing to the ground behind these birds are actually wing feathers, not tail feathers. Most crane species possess red patches of scaly skin on their heads that they use extensively in threat displays.
National bird - South African Government
Blue crane - Anthropoides paradisia. This elegant crane, that stands about one meter high, is almost entirely restricted to South Africa in its distribution. The blue crane is a light blue-grey, has a long neck supporting a rather bulbous head, long legs and elegant wing plumes which sweep to the ground. It eats seeds, insects and reptiles.
The Big Blue Crane Bird: South Africa’s National Bird
2024年1月10日 · I cast a spotlight on an avian symbol steeped in cultural significance: the big Blue Crane, South Africa’s national pride. Known scientifically as Grus Paradisea , it isn’t just another bird; this elegant creature is woven intimately into the country’s identity.
Blue Crane - SANBI
2018年5月20日 · The national bird of South Africa, the Blue Crane, is endemic to southern Africa with most of its range falling in South Africa. It is the world’s most range-restricted crane. Strong populations are found in the Overberg region in the Western Cape, the Eastern Cape and western KwaZulu-Natal, and in southern parts of Mpumalanga.
The Blue Crane: National Bird of South Africa & Conservation Icon
2024年3月28日 · The Blue Crane, with its enchanting grace and striking presence, holds the esteemed title of the national bird of South Africa. This elegant avian animal ( Anthropoides paradiseus) is not just a symbol of the nation's fragile, rich biodiversity, but also an emblem deeply woven into the cultural fabric and heritage of South Africa.
Dancing in the Fields: The Majestic Blue Crane of South Africa
South Africa's national bird, the Blue Crane, is a majestic and elegant creature that is as beautiful as it is rare. With its striking plumage and graceful movements, this bird is an icon of the South African landscape - which is why it is included on our Top 10 …