Open Directory - Kids and Teens: School Time: Science: Living Things: Animals: Birds: Cranes

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Cranes are large to very large birds, with long legs and necks, streamlined bodies, and rounded wings. The 15 species live in wetlands and grasslands around the world, except South America. Some migrate; others do not.

The smallest is the Demoiselle Crane; the largest, the Sarus Crane, is the world's tallest flying bird.

Within the crane family are two groups.

Crowned Cranes have tawny crests on their heads, prehensile toes that let them roost in trees, and are found only in Africa.
Typical Cranes tolerate colder weather, nest on the ground, and can be found around the world.

Whooping

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Whooping cranes are the tallest birds in North America, with long legs and necks, streamlined bodies, and rounded wings. They live in wetlands and grasslands in Canada and the United States.

Part of the group called Typical Cranes, they tolerate colder weather and nest on the ground.