Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Crowned Crane

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Crowned Crane

This magnificent bird is called the East African Crowned Crane. They are one of the largest cranes, about three feet high, and live in flocks of 100. They build nests in marshes, where both parents help hatch two to three chicks. They draw insects to eat out of the marshes by stamping their feet as they walk.
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6 comments:

  1. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 8:03 PM

    Red, white, and blue--with an exploding firework on top!

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  2. AnonymousNovember 9, 2011 at 10:11 PM

    How interesting. Where do you get such helpful information?

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  3. SusannaNovember 10, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Awesome bird--hard to believe it's real! Really nice light you caught on the "crown."

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  4. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 7:04 PM

    Wow, it is hard to believe that's real. Beautiful pose!

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  5. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 7:55 PM

    Where can I get an outfit like that?

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  6. AnonymousNovember 14, 2011 at 3:58 PM

    Reminds me of servants you see in pictures of Egyptian palaces, standing on each side of the throne holding big white fans.

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