The Crowned Crane

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These handsome birds were seen in various places. These were in the Ngorongoro crater in Tanzania. They are 4 feet tall, weigh about 8 pounds and can live for 60 years.



A closeup and another variety I saw last year on the street in Napier, New Zealand.

Comments

[ruralrob.livejournal.com]

Ha! The male is always the prettiest of the species . .

[vaneramos.livejournal.com]

I'm enjoying your trip reports and photos!