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Hooded Crane · Grus monacha · Temminck, 1835. Order: GRUIFORMES; Family: Gruidae (Cranes) Genus: Grus; Species: monacha
A small, somber-colored crane of expansive agricultural fields and wetlands. Rare outside of its main wintering grounds in southern Japan, western Korea, and eastern China, where it gathers in small family units as well as massive flocks.
The Whooping Crane is the tallest bird in North America and one of the most awe-inspiring, with its snowy white plumage, crimson cap, bugling call, and graceful courtship dance. It's also among our rarest birds and a testament to the tenacity and creativity of conservation biologists.
Data table and detailed info. Distribution map. Reference and further resources. Family: Gruidae (Cranes) Authority: Temminck, 1835. Red List Category.
The Hooded Crane is a monotypic species. Almost yearly a few hybrids between Hooded and Eurasian Cranes are sighted on the wintering grounds (Haraguchi 2014). Annually from one to six mixed pairs of Hooded and Eurasian Cranes with hybrid offspring are spotted at the staging area at Muraviovka
