Grey Crowned Crane
Balearica regulorum
Range
Habitat
Diet
- Plants
- Seeds
- Grain
- Insects
- Frogs
- Worms
- Snakes
- Small fish
This species occurs only in Africa. The national bird of Uganda, the crowned crane appears on its flag and coat of arms.
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.