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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 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. | ||
[[File:Grey crowned crane (Balearica regulorum gibbericeps) head 2.jpg|thumb|Grey crowned crane (Balearica regulorum gibbericeps) head 2 | [[File:Grey crowned crane (Balearica regulorum gibbericeps) head 2.jpg|thumb|Grey crowned crane (Balearica regulorum gibbericeps) head 2 Portrait of a Gray 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]]] | ||
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. | 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. |
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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
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Romaji | Hōjirokanmuridzuru
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Debut | Kemono Friends Festival | ||
Animal Data | |||
Scientific Name | Balearica regulorum
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Distribution | East Africa, South Africa
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Diet | Omnivore
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Avg. Lifespan | 22 years
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Read More | Grey crowned crane
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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.
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In Real Life
The Gray Crowned Crane is a bird from the crane family which can be found in 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.
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.
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
References
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grey_crowned_crane