Tall, magnificent birds with long legs and necks, cranes spend most of their lives near the shallow water of swamps, lakes, streams, and ponds to hunt for prey and construct their nests. There are 15 ...

Cranes are large omnivorous birds known for their vocalizations and for performing elaborate mating dances. There are 15 species of cranes in the family Gruidae. With long legs and a large torso, ...

There are many reasons why the cranes may be easily confused with the storks due to their similarity. Besides the fact that both of the animals live in the same type of habitat, another factor which ...

A rare bird species that once vanished from Louisiana is making a steady comeback as four more whooping cranes were released into the wild last month. The release of the young birds, which were raised ...

What is so special about wattled cranes? Wattled cranes are the largest crane species in Africa. They are only found on the continent and there are only about 9,600 left in Zambia, Botswana, Angola, ...

Cranes date back to the dinosaurs. Sandhill cranes are among the oldest living species of birds. Their mystery and elegance has long captivated Placitas fiber artist Judith Roderick, who has written a ...

WOLFBERRY WHOOPING CRANE SANCTUARY, Texas — Carter Crouch has been fascinated by the whooping crane’s conservation story for as long as he can remember. The white bird, named for its “whooping” call, ...

Wisconsin is home to over 300 bird species of all different colors, shapes and sizes. While each species is unique, there can be something especially exciting about seeing a bird that's nearly as tall ...