StatusNative
RarityUncommon
Height154 cm
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"The Sarus Crane’s loud calls are amplified by a coiled windpipe within its breastbone."
Field Guide
Sarus Crane
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The Sarus Crane (*Antigone antigone*), the tallest flying bird in the world, reaches heights of up to 1.8 meters (5.9 feet). Native to northern Australia and parts of Asia, this elegant crane is easily recognised by its bare crimson-red head and upper neck, contrasting with its light grey body. First documented in Australia in 1966, it thrives in wetlands and grasslands, where its graceful movements make it a captivating sight.
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