Eurasian crane / Kranich (Grus grus)

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4 Bilder eines Kranich bei Uster-Werrikon. 2023-02-10 16.20.34 Uster
Classification: Genus Grus; Family Cranes (Gruidae)
General: The common crane (Grus grus), also known as the Eurasian crane, is a bird of the family Gruidae, the cranes. A medium-sized species, it is the only crane commonly found in Europe besides the demoiselle crane (Grus virgo) and the Siberian crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus) that only are regular in the far eastern part of the continent. Along with the sandhill crane (Antigone canadensis), demoiselle crane and the brolga (Antigone rubicunda), it is one of only four crane species not currently classified as threatened with extinction or conservation dependent on the species level. Despite the species' large numbers, local extinctions and extirpations have taken place in part of its range, and an ongoing reintroduction project is underway in the United Kingdom.[3] [more]
Vocalization: Powerful, resonant and bugling "kriiiiioooo" in various forms. Very far reaching. [Link]
Calls: Often heard in duet where the female immediately answers the male call at a slightly deeper pitch. Also very vocal when flocks meet. [Link]
Physical details: length=110-120 cm, wingspan=220-245 cm, weight=4500-7000 g
Habitats: Wetland

First documented observation : 2023-02-10 in Uster.

Media


Kranich bei Uster-Werrikon. 2023-02-10 16.20.32 Uster

Kranich bei Uster-Werrikon. 2023-02-10 16.20.34 Uster

Additional Images


Kranich bei Uster-Werrikon. 2023-02-10 16.22.26 Uster

Kranich bei Uster-Werrikon. 2023-02-10 16.16.46 Uster

Kranich bei Uster-Werrikon. 2023-02-10 16.16.46 Uster