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Geographic Distribution
Quick Facts
- Size
- 80 - 120 cm
- Weight
- 2.5 - 6 kg
- Diet
- Grains (corn, wheat, oats), Insects (grasshoppers, crickets, beetles), Small animals (mice, frogs, snakes), Fruits and berries
Habitat
WetlandsGrasslandsAgricultural areasTundras
Behavior
- Migrates in large flocks, often with other crane species
- Forages for food in wetlands, grasslands, and agricultural areas
- Engages in elaborate courtship displays, involving dancing and calling
- Forms long-term monogamous pairs, with pairs staying together for many years
- Nests on the ground, using vegetation to construct a nest cup