Siberian Crane

Leucogeranus leucogeranus

Critically Endangered

The Siberian Crane is a tall, elegant crane of Arctic Siberian breeding grounds and Asian wintering wetlands. 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

Siberian Crane Range — Resident or seasonal range in Arctic Siberian breeding grounds and Asian wintering wetlands

Population

≈ 3.5K–4K

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