White-naped crane

The White-naped crane is the only crane species with pink legs

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White-naped crane

  • Habitat

    China, North Korea, South Korea

  • Food

    insects, small animals, seeds, roots and tubers

  • Lifetime

    60 years

  • Weight

    5.6 kg

  • Number of eggs

    2

  • Incubation time

    30 days

  • IUCN Status

    fragile

  • EEP?

    yes

60

years, that's how old the white-necked crane can get

5,6

kg, that's how much the white-necked crane weighs on average

30

days, that's about how long the white-necked crane is breeding

Look-a-likes

White-necked cranes form pairs for life. The difference between males and females is almost impossible to see, but can be heard. The female slaps short and rapid cries, while the man makes long low tones.

Dancers

Like many other crane species, White-naped crane also dance around each other to seduce each other. Both within and outside the mating season, the danced to strengthen the bond between them. When dancing, they bow, jump and they call out to each other.