Wattled Crane

Grus carunculatus

Vulnerable

The Wattled Crane is a tall, elegant crane of south-central African floodplains and 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

Wattled Crane Range — Resident or seasonal range in south-central African floodplains and wetlands

Population

≈ 7K-8K

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