Stories
Sarus crane
Scientific Name
Antigone antigone
IUCN Status
Vulnerable (VU)
Lifespan
30-40 years
Population
15,000 - 20,000
Weight
5-12 kg
Habitat Type
Agricultural Landscapes, Alluvial Grasslands, Swamps and Marshes
Threats
Water diversion projects, unsustainable wetland conversion, hunting and poaching of eggs and adults, poisoning, collision with power lines
Did You Know
Sarus cranes mate for life and can express deep feelings of love, attachment, tenderness, anxiety, distress, and other emotions associated with humans
Green Humour
Join the Sarus Cranes' Celebration
Conservation
The Guest in My Paddy Field: The Return of the Sarus Crane
Wild Vault
Three’s No Longer a Crowd for Sarus Cranes
Infographic
Sarus Crane: Facts, Height, Dance
Interactive
Word Search Puzzle: Cranes of India
Photo Story
Sharing Spaces: The Indian Farmer and the Sarus Crane
Species
A Lifetime of Love: The Romance of the Sarus Cranes
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