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Nigel Key Grey-Crowned Crane
(Slimbridge August 2010)
The Grey-Crowned Crane is the national bird of Uganda and features on the country's flag.
They spend all day looking for food and they spend the night sleeping and resting in trees.
The Grey-Crowned Crane is threatened by loss of habitat due to drainage, over grazing and use of pesticides. It is currently classed as Endangered.
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Conservation Status
Size
1000mm (39")
Appearance - Male
The male has a Black head, a Grey bill, White cheeks with Red, a Red patch at the back of the head, a crest of Golden feathers, and a Red gular pouch hanging from the throat. The plumage is mainly Grey with White and Gold wings. The legs and feet are Dark Grey.
Appearance - Female
Similar to the male except slightly smaller.
Habitat
Savannah South of the Sahara, Wetlands, Marshes, Grassy Flatlands and Rivers.
Diet
Plants, Seeds, Grain, Insects, Frogs, Worms, Snakes, Small Fish and Eggs.
Breeding Time
December to February.
Nest
The nest is built on a platform of grass and plants in wetland vegetation.
Eggs
Quantity: 2 to 3
Colour: Dirty White.
African Black Duck
