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Cranes have an unusually long trachea, which can measure up to 1.30m. In the area of the sternum it is folded up several times. Thanks to this anatomical feature, the birds can be very loud. The blaring trumpet is used for communication and group cohesion.
The type of beak indicates the habitat of each species. Cranes with long bills prefer moist locations. They can easily pick their prey out of the water. Short-billed species usually live in dry areas.
| Scientific Surname | Grus vipio |
|---|---|
| Order | Crane Family |
| Family | Gruidae |
| Size | 130 cm |
| Weight | 6,5 kg |
| Reproduction | breeding period: 29 days, 3-5 eggs |
| Distribution | NO-China, Northeast Mongolia |
| Habitat | wetlands |
| Food | vegetable and animal food, To raise young frogs, young birds and mice |
| Livestock | endangered |
The red-crowned cranes at the Tiergarten Nürnberg have a baby. The little crane was born on 30 April 2011 and is the sixth baby that was raised at the...
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