Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) Science Article 1 abstract The reproductivep attern of a Greater Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensista tn’da)pair was disrupted in May 1976 when the male was shot and killed on Malheur NationalWildlife Refuge, Oregon. The female continued to incubate a remaining egg, and tendedthe chick near the nest through May. By early June […]
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Population genetic structure in migratory sandhill cranesand the role of Pleistocene glaciations
Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis) Science Article 2 abstract Previous studies of migratory sandhill cranes (Grus canadensis) have made significantprogress explaining evolution of this group at the species scale, but have been unsuccessfulin explaining the geographically partitioned variation in morphology seen on the populationscale. KENNETH L. JONES et al, Molecular Ecology (2005) 14 , 2645-2657 Download […]
Verhalten von Kranichfamilien (Grus grus) in BrutrevierenNordostdeutschlands: Investition der Altviigel in ihre Nachkommen
Crane (Grus grus) Science Article 1 abstract Juveniles and immature birds normally have less foraging ability and a lower food intake rate than adults. This-it has been presumed-is compensated for by parental care and investment during juvenile development. Studies of time budgets and parental investment of Common Cranes were carried out in the years 1995 […]
Daily activity and intake rate patterns of wintering Common Cranes
Crane (Grus grus) Science Article 2 abstract Daily activity patterns of wintering Common Cranes Grus grus were studied at Gallocanta, NE Spain, and related with changes in foraging site, distance to roost and flocking behavior. Per cent time spent feeding, feeding bout length, and food intake rate showed two peaks, in early morning and late […]
Nest site selection of the Eurasian Crane Grus grus in Estonia: an analysis of nest record cards
Crane (Grus grus) Science Article 3 abstract We describe in detail the nesting habitats of the Eurasian Crane in Estonia and explore relationships between different habitat characteristics and nesting success.We analysed all 161 reported Eurasian Crane nest finds in Estonia.We found that the cranes favorite nesting habitats are different types of mire (71%of all nests), […]
Whooping Crane (Grus americana)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Gruidae | [latin] Grus americana | [UK] Whooping Crane | [FR] Grue blanche | [DE] Schreikranich | [ES] Grulla Trompetera | [NL] Trompetkraanvogel Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics A large white crane with a red face. Primary wing feathers black. Young birds are washed with rust color, especially about the head. […]
Crane (Grus grus)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Gruidae | [latin] Grus grus | [UK] Crane | [FR] Grue cendree | [DE] Kranich | [ES] Grulla Comun | [NL] Kraanvogel Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Physical charateristics Large land-bird, with pointed bill, long neck (kept extended in flight), and long legs contributing […]
Demoiselle Crane (Grus virgo)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Gruidae | [latin] Grus virgo | [UK] Demoiselle Crane | [FR] Grue demoiselle | [DE] Jungfernkranich | [ES] Grulla Damisela | [NL] Jufferkraan Subspecies Monotypic species Physical charateristics Distinctly smaller and more delicately built than Crane, with rather fine and short bill and long drape of feathers over tail (not forming […]
Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis)
[order] GRUIFORMES | [family] Gruidae | [latin] Grus canadensis | [UK] Sandhill Crane | [FR] Grue du Canada | [DE] Kanadakranich | [ES] Grulla Canadiense | [NL] Prairie-kraanvogel Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Grus canadensis NA widespread to nc Mexico Grus canadensis canadensis ne Siberia through Alaska and […]