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Black crowned crane

Downing Gorilla Forest·Bird

These birds mate for life. During the mating season, they perform courtship displays that involve calling, bowing, and dancing. Once the eggs are laid, both parents will take turns incubating them.

  • Black crowned crane
  • Conservation StatusVulnerable
  • Life span22-25 years
  • Body size3 ft. tall
  • Native habitat Shallow wetlands and grasslands of Sub-Saharan Africa
  • DietSnails, crabs, lizards, seeds, and fruit
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