![]() Sarus Crane In India, Sarus Crane has been recorded breeding in Pong Dam in Himachal Pradesh and in rice-dominated districts of Uttar Pradesh. It is the tallest species of crane. The male sarus (180 cm) belonging to the Indian population is the world's tallest surviving flying bird. The adult bird has red colored head and upper neck, which turns brighter during breeding. It has grayish crown. ![]() Common Crane Common Crane is a winter visitor of north and north-west India. The dominant color on the body of this crane is slate- gray. The bird has grayish yellow pointed beak. Its iris is orange in color. It has a bare crown, which is red in color. It has blackish forehead and lores and the primary feathers, alula, tips of secondary feathers, edges of upper tail coverts and tip of the tail are also black in appearance. There is a white streak stretching from behind eyes to the upper back. The bird has long, pinkish gray legs. Black-Necked Crane ![]() Demoiselle Crane Demoiselle Crane is the smallest species of crane. This crane has black colored head and neck. The chest feathers extend into a black plume. The bird has a long white neck stripe. The male crane is slightly larger than the female counterpart. A person named Ratanlal Maloo is associated with the conservation of thousands of Demoiselle Cranes visiting the village of Kheechan in Rajasthan. He was consequently given Salim Ali Nature Conservation Award in the year 2009 for his efforts. (Last Updated on : 22-02-2017) |
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