GREY CROWNED CRANES

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Elegant, tall and almost regal in their gait, the Grey Crowned-crane (Balearica regulorum) lives up to its name in appearance with the golden ‘crown’ of feathers standing stiffly around its head. Listed as Endangered on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species, the Grey Crowned Crane has been facing increased threats such as habitat loss and degradation, disturbance from livestock and people during their breeding season, and the illegal removal of birds and eggs from the wild.

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