Grey Crowned Crane

Balearica regulorum

Threats such as hunting, live trapping, drainage, pesticides, and livestock overgrazing contribute to the species’ decline. These birds breed readily in captivity and can be found in zoos worldwide.

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CONSERVATION STATUS

Endangered

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