Demoiselle Crane

Grus virgo

Least Concern

The Demoiselle Crane is a tall, elegant crane of Eurasian steppe breeding areas and African or South Asian wintering grounds. It feeds by walking through marshes, wet meadows, fields, or open plains for roots, seeds, insects, and small animals. Pairs give loud carrying calls, and many cranes perform graceful bowing and leaping displays.

Family

Gruidae

Group

Cranes

Range

Demoiselle Crane Range — Resident or seasonal range in Eurasian steppe breeding areas and African or South Asian wintering grounds

Population

≈ 230K–261K

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