White-naped Crane
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Description
Range & Habitat
Found In: northern Mongolia, southern Siberia, Korea, Japan, and central China. Their habitat consists of grassy marshes, wet sedge meadows, and reedbeds in river valleys, as well as, boggy wetlands.
Behavior
Diet
Omnivore. Diet consists of tubers of aquatic plants, seeds, roots, insects, and small animals.
Conservation
Wetland loss and degradation are the major threats to this species
Fun Facts
Virginia Zoo Animals
Male: Bill
Female: Nina

Scientific Name
Grus vipio
IUCN Conservation Status
Vulnerable
Size
Height: 4 feet
Weight: 12 pounds
Life Expectancy
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