Crested crane, Crown crane Balearica regular
The Crested Crane is a symbol of Uganda. It is one of the most beautiful birds you can find in East Africa. The Crested or Crown crane is a tall, most colourful stately terrestrial bird you can find in Africa. It is slate-grey with white, black and chestnut wings. Immature bird is brownish with broad pale edgings to feathers. It can live for about 10 to 15 years. It inhabits open country, dry cultivated land and pastures. It has a preference for marshes, wet grasslands and swamps. It is common in Kenya and Uganda, southwards to central Africa. Crown crane is mainly a vegetarian, but may also eat frogs and other small animals. Crown crane is gregarious; sometimes it occurs in large flocks, except in breeding season. It is well known for its spectacular and elaborate dance, which is held throughout the year, but is often seen during the breeding season.
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