Cranes are large omnivorous birds known for their vocalizations and for performing elaborate mating dances. There are 15 species of cranes in the family Gruidae. With long legs and a large torso, ...

Once upon a time, there was a very large bird. This bird had wings that measured more than 7 feet from tip to tip. When it stood on the ground, it was as tall as a small human, reaching almost 5 feet ...

Michigan's largest birds are preparing to head south for the winter, but before they go, they're gathering in fields and marshes across the state. In celebration of the annual gathering and migration, ...

WOLFBERRY WHOOPING CRANE SANCTUARY, Texas — Carter Crouch has been fascinated by the whooping crane’s conservation story for as long as he can remember. The white bird, named for its “whooping” call, ...

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s national bird, the grey crested crane, is facing mounting threats from habitat destruction, poisoning, illegal capture, and human encroachment on ...

It's Michigan's largest, oldest bird species, unchanged in more than 2.5 million years; a tall, graceful bird beloved by birdwatchers for its unique trumpeting song. It's also a major nuisance to ...