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???? In this video: Video, pictures and calls of the crane Name: Crane Family: Cranes Characteristic features/appearance: Large, elegant wading bird. Plumage is light gray to blue-gray. Long, black, tapering tail feathers that protrude bushily over the rump. Head and neck are black and white, red cap. The pattern on the cheeks and middle neck is whiter than the rest of the plumage. The mantle is rust-brown during the breeding season. Neck outstretched in flight. Size: 96-116 cm Weight: 5000-6100 g Age: 42 years Females: The sexes are hardly distinguishable externally. The male is only slightly larger and stronger than the female. Song/calls: Cranes are very fond of calling. They trumpet loudly, “krru” or “karr,” which can also be heard during migration. Loud trumpeting duets can be heard during courtship. Breeding season: March - May, 1 annual brood, 28-31 days of incubation Nest: Nest made of plant material on the ground Clutch size: 1-3 eggs Food: Plant parts from fields, in summer also insects and worms. Habitat: In the north and north-east of Germany, including the Brandenburg lakes and Mecklenburg Lake District. There it breeds in swamps, moors and wet forests. The birds migrating from northern Europe rest and overwinter on agricultural land. Natural enemies: Hardly any enemies, but foxes, wild boars and corvids prey on the clutch when the parents are absent. Migratory behavior: The wintering areas of the birds living in Germany are in France, Spain and to a small extent in North Africa. Endangerment: Not currently endangered Source: Pixabay, Adobe Stock, Kosmos bird guide, Xeno-Canto, Wikipedia ...and here you can find my blog: https://www.federchens-gartenglueck.d... Facebook: Federchens Gartenglück Instagram: federchens_gartenglueck COME OUT WITH US TO ARRIVE IN YOURSELF! You can find further information here: https://www.federchens-gartenglueck.de #crane #birdportrait #birdprofile #birdsonghike #naturecoaching #forestbathing #garden #closetonature #biodiversity #bees #insects #environmentalprotection #nestingaids #naturespirituality #ornithology #ornithology #forestwalk #forestfriends #loveofforest #experienceofnature #poweroftrees #loveofnature #forestbathing #insectdiversity #theklabudniok #federchensgartenglueck #naturalhealingspaces