Sarus Crane
Antigone antigone
Conservation Status
VulnerableAves · Gruiformes · Gruidae
About
The sarus crane is a large nonmigratory crane found in parts of the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, and northern Australia. The tallest of the flying birds, standing at a height of up to 1.8 m, they are a conspicuous species of open wetlands in South Asia, seasonally flooded Dipterocarpus forests in Southeast Asia, and Eucalyptus-dominated woodlands and grasslands in Australia.
Fun Fact
The Sarus Crane is the world's tallest flying bird, standing up to 1.8 meters tall, and mates for life with elaborate synchronized calls.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Distributed on the lowlands of India along the Gangetic plains, extending south to the Godavari River, west to coastal Gujarat, the Tharparkar District of Pakistan, and east to West Bengal and Assam.
Diet
Feed on the eggs of birds and turtles.
Lifespan
42 years
Threats
- Habitat Degradation
- Overexploitation
- Invasive Species
- Climate Change