Sarus Crane

The Sarus Crane is a large non-migratory crane found in parts of the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia. The tallest of the flying birds, standing at a height of up to 1.8 m , species of open wetlands. The Sarus Crane is easily distinguished from other cranes in the region by the overall grey colour and the contrasting red head and upper neck. They forage on marshes and shallow wetlands for roots, tubers, insects, crustaceans and small vertebrate prey. Like other cranes, they form long-lasting pair-bonds and maintain territories within which they perform territorial and courtship displays that include loud trumpeting, leaps and dance-like movements. In India they are considered symbols of marital fidelity, believed to mate for life and pine the loss of their mates even to the point of starving to death. The main breeding season is during the rainy season, when the pair builds an enormous nest island, a circular platform of reeds and grasses nearly two metres in diameter and high enough t

The Sarus Crane is classified as Vulnerable (VU), considered to be facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.

Current global distribution range of the Sarus Crane in green Synonyms Ardea antigone Linnaeus, 1758 Grus sharpei Megalornis antigone The Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) is a large non-migratory crane found in parts of the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia. The tallest of the flying birds, standing at a height of up to 1.8 m (5.9 ft), they are conspicuous and iconic species of open wetlands. More

status of Sarus Crane in Nepal. The research identified that natural ecosystems of the Lumbini Garden dedicated to the birthplace of Gautam Buddha and the surrounding area was an ideal site for crane conservation initiative. On December 25, 1994 an agreement between Lumbini Development Trust and ICF was signed for 50-year lease of 265 acres land to establish Lumbini Crane Sanctuary in Lumbini. On behalf of LDT, Nepal, Late Prof. Soorya Bahadur Shakya, the then Vice-Chairman and Dr. More

The Sarus Crane Grus antigone was first officially identified in Australia in 1966, inspiring interesting and differing ideas about their origins, history and ecology. Here in Sarus Crane FAQs Part 1, Ozcranes looks at size, calls, location and numbers. An introduction to Brolgas and Sarus Cranes, including comparison photos, is on Ozcranes Australia/New Guinea Cranes Intro page. More

Sarus Crane numbers have declined greatly in the last century and it has been estimated that the current population is a tenth or less (perhaps 2.5%) of the numbers that existed in the 1850s. The stronghold of the species is India, where it is traditionally revered and lives in agricultural lands in close proximity to humans. Elsewhere, the species has been extirpated in many parts of its former range. More

The Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) is a resident breeding bird in northern India, Nepal, Southeast Asia and Queensland, Australia. It used to be found on occasion in Pakistan, but has not been found since the late 1980s. These birds are usually seen in small groups of 2-5 and they forage while walking in shallow water or in fields, sometimes probing with their long bills. More

Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) is a widespread but declining resident in north and central India. Size: 155 cm Identification: Sarus Crane is the only resident breeding crane in India and is the world’s tallest flying bird. This Crane is a long-legged, long-necked grey bird with a naked red head. More

Presence in India : Sarus Crane is found in the northern, central and north-eastern pars of India. Sultanpur Bird Sanctuary, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary, Madhav National Park, Kerala Bustard Sanctuary and Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary. Subspecies : There are three subspecies of Sarus Crane namely Grus antigone antigone, Grus antigone sharpii and Grus antigone gilli Habitat : Sarus Crane prefers wetlands, cultivated fields to live. Diet : Sarus Crane is omnivorous. More

The Sarus Crane, Grus antigone is a large crane that is a resident breeding bird with disjunct populations that are found in parts of the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia. Standing at a height of up to 1.8 m, the tallest of the flying birds, they are conspicuous and iconic species of open marshlands. Their numbers have declined greatly in the last century and it has been estimated that the current population is only 10% or even just 2. More

as most Sarus Cranes mate for life. The name Sarus comes from a Sanskrit word meaning courtship; witnessing the dance of these magnificent birds is an unforgettable experience. I was fortunate enough to witness their display during my trip to India; there are some photographs to be seen in the gallery. I also met a group of several pairs, accompanied by a baby crane. More

In the Indian Sarus Crane, white feathers form a collar in between the bare reddish skin of the upper neck and the gray feathers of the lower neck. Legs and toes are a shade of red. Males and females are virtually indistinguishable but within pairs, females are usually smaller than males. Habitat loss and degradation are critical problems throughout the range of Sarus Cranes. Destruction of wetlands due to agricultural expansion, however, is increasing dramatically and poses a significant threat as well. More

The Sarus Crane is the only resident breeding crane in India and southeast Asia, and is the world More

and Sarus Cranes, through the top navigation links or Site Map. We hope Ozcranes.net will be especially useful for people managing crane habitat, from swamps and dams to crops and pasture. - Latest updates Ozcranes is introducing major new content over the next few months. This week we're privileged to post Kristie King's Honours thesis on flocking Brolga behaviour and habitat use in SW Victoria, Australia. More

Eastern Sarus Cranes in Yunnan Province (China) and Lao People More

Sarus Crane at The Farm The Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) is a large non-migratory crane found in parts of the Indian Subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia. The tallest of the flying birds, standing at a height of up to 1.8 m (5.9 ft), they are conspicuous and iconic species of open wetlands. The Sarus Crane is easily distinguished from other cranes in the region by the overall grey color and the contrasting red head and upper neck. More

The Sarus Crane is the only resident breeding crane in India and southeast Asia, and is the world’s tallest flying bird. It is also India's largest bird. More

CranesThe Sarus crane is the world's tallest flying bird; a large male may stand six feet tall. There are three recognized subspecies of the sarus crane. The Indian sarus cranes live, as their name implies, predominately in Asia's subcontinent. In areas dominated by the Hindu religion, the Indian sarus suffers little persecution. They have, as a result, lost much of their fear of humans and often nest in rice paddies where they are regarded as omens for good crops, especially in India. More