Gallery description : crane

Crane (gruidae) is a bird type animal. It usually inhabits temperate wetlands. The weight of this animal is about 3.7kg - 10kg (8.2lbs - 22lbs) and lives for 15 - 30 years. Fox, eagle, wildcats predators are dangerous for cranes. Look up the table below for more information.

Facts about cranes
NameCrane
OrderGruiformes
KingdomAnimalia
Distinctive FeaturesLarge body size and long beak
Conservation StatusThreatened
Scientific NameGruidae
PhylumChordata
Skin TypeFeathers
TypeBird
PredatorsFox, eagle, wildcats
Size (L)1m - 1.4m (40in - 55in)
LifestyleFlock
DietOmnivore
Wing Span1.8m - 2.4m (71in - 95in)
Weight3.7kg - 10kg (8.2lbs - 22lbs)
Average Clutch Size4
HabitatTemperate wetlands
FamilyGruidae
Main PreyInsects. fish, grain
Top Speed40km/h (25mph)
ClassAves
Life Span15 - 30 years
ColourWhite, black, grey, brown, red, blue
Image Details
Description Crane. Description Grove Crane in Antarctica.jpg
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