Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis) in flight against a blue sky on Hokkaido, Japan. This is a large East Asian species of crane and among the rarest

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Red-crowned Crane (Grus japonensis) in flight against a blue sky on Hokkaido, Japan. This is a large East Asian species of crane and among the rarest cranes in the world. It is known as a symbol of luck, longevity, and fidelity.

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