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Waterfowl Identification in the Central Flyway

Sandhill Crane


GIF -- Picture of Species

Grey not white, although may look almost white in certain light. Stands four feet tall or less, has a six-foot wingspan and lacks black wing tips. Adults, like whooping cranes, have red crowns visible in good light. Legs extend beyond tail in flight


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