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|aka=Grey-Crowned Crane, White-Crowned Crane
|aka=Grey-Crowned Crane, White-Crowned Crane
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|name_sci=Balearica regulorum
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|distribution=East Africa, South Africa
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|introduction=The '''Gray Crowned Crane''' is a type of bird [[Friend]] that first appeared in the [[List of collaborations#Misaki Park Collaboration|Misaki Park Collab]].
|introduction=The '''Gray Crowned Crane''' is a type of bird [[Friend]] that first appeared in the [[List of collaborations#Misaki Park Collaboration|Misaki Park Collab]]. She has since been featured in [[Kemono Friends Festival]].
|reallife=The elegant Grey crowned crane is the national symbol and national bird of Uganda, and is one of Africa’s most majestic and beautiful birds. The name is due to its yellow crown of feathers, tipped with black. This crane moves gracefully in a most stately manner with a very dignified gait. In flight it is beautiful, using slow down strokes followed by quick upward strokes of its wings. The Grey crowned crane lives in eastern and southern Africa, from Kenya and Uganda to South Africa and Zimbabwe, frequenting wetlands, savannahs, open grasslands and cultivated areas. In parts of East Africa, it occurs in modified habitats like pastures, croplands and other irrigated areas, while in South Africa, it is found in marshes, grasslands, savannahs, and cultivated fields.
|appearance=Gray Crowned Crane has fair skin and bright gray eyes. Adorning her head is a yellow crown made of plumes that represents the creature's signature "crown". Her center bangs are a dark gray, whereas the longer side bangs are stark white with a red base. Her impressive ponytail, reaching her legs, starts as a white and gradients to a gray, and the tip is white, brown and yellow. The wings on either side of her head have light gray feathers along the top and darker gray feathers on the bottom, similar to the real life bird's wings.  


This species forages in grassland and areas of cultivation, pecking rapidly to reach the food. It is very territorial with regard to nesting sites; however, as regards foraging sites, no observations have been made of a territorial display. These birds are gregarious outside of the breeding season, roosting together in trees or water. Flocks may include 30-150 individuals. Outside the breeding season, mates will preen one another to strengthen their bond, and perform dances as well. These birds are non-migratory, moving locally and seasonally according to food sources, availability of nest sites and the rains. Chicks will make a sharp shrill “peeep” when communicating with their parents, who will reply with a “purring” sound. “Oouuw” and “ya-oou-goo-lung” can also be made.
She dons long, black opera-style gloves with a white hem, which go up to her underarms. Her shirt is a sleeveless light gray and her skirt is the same shade of black as her gloves. There is a white, black, and red patterned patch on the left side of her shirt. Attached to her shirt collar is a red tie with a white extension resembling a feather. Lastly, her footwear consists of dark brown leggings and black Mary Jane style shoes.
|reallife=[[File:Grey crowned crane at Martin Mere.JPG|thumb|upright=1.0|left|Photo by [https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Grey_crowned_crane_at_Martin_Mere.JPG Francis C. Franklin], 2014.]]
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The Gray Crowned Crane is a bird from the crane family which can be found in [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sub-Saharan_Africa Sub-Saharan Africa], although it nests in somewhat more wet habitats. They can also be found in marshes, cultivated lands and grassy flatlands near rivers and lakes in Uganda and Kenya and as far south as South Africa. They do not have a set migration pattern. They are very social birds that tend to flock in large groups; flocks of 30–150 are not uncommon.  


The Grey crowned crane is omnivorous bird, it eats plant matter, including fresh parts of grasses, seed heads of sedges, and insects such as grasshoppers, locusts and crickets, and worms, lizards, frogs and crabs. Grey crowned cranes are monogamous and mate for life. During the breeding season, these birds perform beautiful displays: dancing, bowing, running and jumping, while making low booming calls which inflate their gular sacs. The calls are made while their head is lowered to shoulder level. Varying with the rains, the breeding season generally peaks from December to February. The two adults select the nest site together, within their territory, and will give unison calls from it. They build their nest together. It is often placed on the edge of the wetland, rarely in a tree, and hidden in the dense aquatic vegetation. 1-4 eggs are laid, the number varying sometimes according to the elevation. Incubation is by both parents and is for about 50-60 days. Chicks fledge at around 56-100 days old and will join a flock with other juveniles to continue developing, to reach reproductive maturity at about 3 years old.
[[File:Grey crowned crane (Balearica regulorum gibbericeps) head 2.jpg|thumb| |left|Grey crowned crane (Balearica regulorum gibbericeps), Uganda. Photo by [https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q54800218 Charles J. Sharp] from [http://www.sharpphotography.co.uk/ Sharp Photography, sharpphotography]]]
|trivia=The Grey crowned crane, being Uganda’s national bird, is featured on the country’s coat of arms and flag.
 
This bird is a sacred symbol for Kenya, Namibia, Zambia and South Africa.
They have a lively breeding display involving dancing, bowing, and jumping. Both sexes dance, and immature birds join the adults. Dancing is an integral part of courtship, but also may be done at any time of the year. During the breeding season, pairs of cranes construct a large nest; a platform of grass and other plants in tall wetland vegetation.  
Many people have the belief that these cranes can bring rain, so they include pictures of cranes in their rituals to encourage the rainy season to come.
 
Clutches of 2-5 glossy, dirty-white eggs are laid at a time, which are then incubated by both parents for 28–31 days. Chicks are [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Precocial precocial], can run as soon as they hatch, and fledge in 56–100 days.Grey crowned cranes have been seen to congregate in large numbers in a ceremony akin to a wedding when two chicks are being "married off". The new couple dance for a while before flying off together to start a new family.
|trivia=* The Gray Crowned Crane has several other common names, including African crowned crane, golden crested crane, golden crowned crane, East African crane, East African crowned crane, African crane, Eastern crowned crane, Kavirondo crane, South African crane and crested crane.
 
* The Grey Crowned Crane is closely related to the [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_crowned_crane Black Crowned Crane], and the two species have sometimes been treated as the same species.
 
* It is the national bird of [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Uganda Uganda]
[[File:Flag of Uganda.svg|thumb|Flag of Uganda |right| The Flag of Uganda]]
|reference=https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_crowned_crane
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Latest revision as of 19:52, 20 July 2026

Gray Crowned Crane

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ホオジロカンムリヅル
Character Data
AKA Grey-Crowned Crane, White-Crowned Crane
Romaji Hōjirokanmuridzuru
Debut Kemono Friends Festival
Animal Data
Scientific Name Balearica regulorum
Distribution East Africa, South Africa
Diet Omnivore
Avg. Lifespan 22 years
Read More Grey crowned crane
Conservation Status iucn3.1 EN.svg.png
Gray Crowned Crane Festival Gallery

The Gray Crowned Crane is a type of bird Friend that first appeared in the Misaki Park Collab. She has since been featured in Kemono Friends Festival.

Appearance

Gray Crowned Crane has fair skin and bright gray eyes. Adorning her head is a yellow crown made of plumes that represents the creature's signature "crown". Her center bangs are a dark gray, whereas the longer side bangs are stark white with a red base. Her impressive ponytail, reaching her legs, starts as a white and gradients to a gray, and the tip is white, brown and yellow. The wings on either side of her head have light gray feathers along the top and darker gray feathers on the bottom, similar to the real life bird's wings.

She dons long, black opera-style gloves with a white hem, which go up to her underarms. Her shirt is a sleeveless light gray and her skirt is the same shade of black as her gloves. There is a white, black, and red patterned patch on the left side of her shirt. Attached to her shirt collar is a red tie with a white extension resembling a feather. Lastly, her footwear consists of dark brown leggings and black Mary Jane style shoes.

Series Appearances

Appearances In Kemono Friends Media
Media Role
2018Kemono Friends Festival↪ Playable character, minor character
2019Kemono Friends 3: Planet Tours↪ Photo illustration

In Real Life

Photo by Francis C. Franklin, 2014.

Trivia

  • The Gray Crowned Crane has several other common names, including African crowned crane, golden crested crane, golden crowned crane, East African crane, East African crowned crane, African crane, Eastern crowned crane, Kavirondo crane, South African crane and crested crane.
  • The Grey Crowned Crane is closely related to the Black Crowned Crane, and the two species have sometimes been treated as the same species.
  • It is the national bird of Uganda
The Flag of Uganda

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_crowned_crane

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