Sandhill Crane
Antigone canadensis
Least Concern (IUCN Red List)Cranes
Call and song
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About the Sandhill Crane
Large, long-legged bird shaped much like a heron. Gray body, sometimes with intense rusty staining. Adults have red crown. Often in large flocks at migration and wintering concentration points. Favors marshes and agricultural fields where they eat primarily grains. In flight, neck is outstretched, unlike herons with tucked necks. Snappy wingbeats. Listen for far-carrying bugling call.
Species account: eBird.org, fetched 2025-12-26 · How these pages are made
Where it has been recorded
Recorded in 27 of the 253 countries we have eBird lists for. Each opens that country's checklist.