Sandhill crane
Antigone canadensis
ok. 1,2 mDorosły ptak
total length
total length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaMeasurement: side
- Mass
- 3400–4900 gObie płcie — Cornell
Sandhill crane — size comparison
The sandhill crane uses wetlands and open areas where it finds food. It eats seeds, plant parts, invertebrates and small vertebrates. It often visits fields but
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Length
wzdłuż osi ciała · od końca dzioba do końca ogonaReference values · details in the profiles
Total lengthScale in m
00,511,5
approx. 1.2 m
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Sandhill crane — size comparison — facts and sources
The sandhill crane uses wetlands and open areas where it finds food. It eats seeds, plant parts, invertebrates and small vertebrates. It often visits fields but also needs a safe nesting place, usually associated with damp or wetland habitat.
It forms lasting pairs whose partners communicate through calls and perform characteristic dances. After hatching, the young can follow their parents, remaining in their care for a prolonged period.
Migratory populations gather in enormous flocks on passage. Traditional stopovers provide rest and opportunities to replenish energy. The species includes different populations, including residents, so one observed migration route does not describe every sandhill crane's habits across the whole range.