About the Gray Crowned-Crane
The grey crowned crane or gray crowned crane is a large crane species native to Sub-Saharan Africa. It occurs mainly in dry savannah, although it nests in somewhat wetter habitats, and can also be found in marshes, cultivated lands and grassy flatlands near rivers and lakes. Its body plumage is mainly grey and it has white cheeks, a red throat patch, and a stiff golden crown. It is omnivorous, consuming a wide variety of animal and plant matter, including plants, seeds, grain, insects, frogs, worms, snakes, small fish and the eggs of aquatic animals. It is listed as endangered on the IUCN Red List. It is the National bird of Uganda
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Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Cranes (Gruidae) |
| Species | Balearica regulorum |
| Species Codes | grccra1, GCCR, GRCC |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Gray Crowned-Crane belong to?
The Gray Crowned-Crane (Balearica regulorum) belongs to the Cranes family (Gruidae), in the order Gruiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Gray Crowned-Crane?
The Gray Crowned-Crane is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Gray Crowned-Crane?
The grey crowned crane or gray crowned crane is a large crane species native to Sub-Saharan Africa. It occurs mainly in dry savannah, although it nests in somewhat wetter habitats, and can also be found in marshes, cultivated lands and grassy flatlands near rivers and lakes. Its body plumage is main...
Where can I report a Gray Crowned-Crane sighting?
You can log sightings of Gray Crowned-Crane on eBird (ebird.org) using species code grccra1, or on iNaturalist.