Sandhill Crane: here’s the scoop
threats
The future for sandhill cranes is mainly tied to the fate of their habitat. It’s particularly important to conserve wetlands in the ranges of non-migratory populations, and in staging and wintering areas where large migratory flocks congregate.
Species
Sandhill Crane
Scientific name
Antigone canadensis
Habitat
Wetlands, prairies, grasslands, and agricultural fields
Diet
Grains, seeds, berries, invertebrates and vertebrates
life expectancy
13 – 15 years
Did you know?
Sandhill cranes mate for life, choosing their partners based on dancing displays.
Range
Canada, China, Cuba, Japan, Korea, Mexico; eastern Russia, United States, Faroe Islands, Greenland, Ireland, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Bermuda, Saint Pierre and Miquelon, Turks and Caicos Islands
Conservation status
Least Concern
Widespread and abundant
