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Breeds in [[Siberia]], Hokkaido and [[Mongolia]]; winters eastern [[China]], [[Korea]], and [[Taiwan]]. | Breeds in [[Siberia]], Hokkaido and [[Mongolia]]; winters eastern [[China]], [[Korea]], and [[Taiwan]]. | ||
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Marshes, river banks, and rice fields. | Marshes, river banks, and rice fields. | ||
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- Grus japonensis
Identification
140 cm
- White plumage
- Black secondaries
- Red skin on crown
Distribution
Breeds in Siberia, Hokkaido and Mongolia; winters eastern China, Korea, and Taiwan.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1].
Habitat
Marshes, river banks, and rice fields.
Behaviour
Its diet includes small amphibians, aquatic invertebrates, insects, and aquatic plants.
It lays 2 eggs.
References
- Clements, J. F., T. S. Schulenberg, M. J. Iliff, B.L. Sullivan, C. L. Wood, and D. Roberson. 2013. The eBird/Clements checklist of birds of the world: Version 6.8., with updates to August 2013. Downloaded from http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/download/
- TrekNature
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Red-crowned Crane. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 26 April 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Red-crowned_Crane
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