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Sarus Crane: Facts, Height, Dance

Everything you need to know about the tallest flying bird in the world
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   June 12, 2026
Text by: Nisarg Prakash Design by: Diviya Mehra
Updated   June 12, 2026
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Everything you need to know about the tallest flying bird in the world

What is the habitat of the sarus crane?

Flooded rice paddy fields, large agricultural areas, open wetlands, marsh and grasslands

What is the height of the sarus crane?

1.8 m

Is the sarus crane a migratory bird?

No, the sarus crane is not a migratory bird

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