The Greater Sandhill Crane (Grus canadensis tabida) is a temperate-nesting crane and is the largest subspecies averaging 4.5 -5 feet tall and 10-14 pounds. It's body plumage is characterized by varying shades of gray. In many areas,these birds preen their feathers with iron rich mud creating a deep rusty brown hue which lasts during spring and summer. The forehead and crown are covered with a reddish skin and the face,chin,upper throat and nape are white to pale gray. Adults have a white cheek patch. In general,males and females are virtually indistinguishable. But within a breeding pair,males tend to be larger than females. Photographed at the Bosque Del Apache National Wildlife refuge in New Mexico | |
Licence : | Droits gérés |
Crédit: | Science Photo Library / Lorenz, C.K. |
Taille de l’image : | 4096 px × 2731 px |
Model Release : | Non requis |
Property Release : | Non requis |
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