Sandhill crane

Antigone canadensis

Aves · Gruiformes · Gruidae

Fig. 1. Sandhill crane

Fig. 2. Range

Florida has a resident subspecies; pairs dance and call together.

Observe: Listen for the rattling call.

Modern data

Status today

LCLeast concern status to verify

Conservation	Least concern.
Keeper's note	Daily checks of appetite, movement and behavior; enrichment that changes from day to day.
Kingdom · phylum	Animalia · Chordata
Genus	Antigone

Check the record: IUCN Red List · GBIF · ITIS

For classes

Lessons: The Bird Aviary: Why are they different colours?PreviewThe Bird Aviary: Watch one birdPreviewThe Bird Aviary: Count properlyPreview

Drawer: Zoo: Aviary

Quiz: Aviary quiz · 5 questions

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