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  2. Crane (bird) - Wikipedia

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    The cranes, being light of wing, fled away at his approach, while the geese, being slower of flight and heavier in their bodies, were captured. The cranes' beauty and spectacular mating dances have made them highly symbolic birds in many cultures with records dating back to ancient times.

  3. Common crane - Wikipedia

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    The common crane (Grus grus), also known as the Eurasian crane, is a bird of the family Gruidae, the cranes.A medium-sized species, it is the only crane commonly found in Europe besides the demoiselle crane (Grus virgo) and the Siberian crane (Leucogeranus leucogeranus) that only are regular in the far eastern part of the continent.

  4. Whooping crane - Wikipedia

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    The whooping crane (Grus americana) is an endangered crane species, native to North America, [3] [1] named for its "whooping" calls. Along with the sandhill crane (Antigone canadensis), it is one of only two crane species native to North America, and it is also the tallest North American bird species. [3]

  5. List of cranes - Wikipedia

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    Cranes are threatened by habitat loss, intentional hunting, and the wildlife trade. [1] The Siberian crane , with an estimated population of 3,500–4,000 mature individuals, is considered critically endangered due to the construction of dams that threaten one of its main wintering grounds. [ 4 ]

  6. List of birds of Louisiana - Wikipedia

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    Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds that usually nest on the ground. They have long wings, short legs, and very short bills. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is cryptically colored to resemble bark or leaves. Lesser nighthawk, Chordeiles acutipennis (A) Common nighthawk ...

  7. List of birds of California - Wikipedia

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    Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds that usually nest on the ground. They have long wings, short legs, and very short bills. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is cryptically colored to resemble bark or leaves. Lesser nighthawk, Chordeiles acutipennis; Common nighthawk, Chordeiles ...

  8. List of birds of Oklahoma - Wikipedia

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    Cranes are large, long-legged, and long-necked birds. Unlike the similar-looking but unrelated herons, cranes fly with necks outstretched, not pulled back. Most have elaborate and noisy courting displays or "dances". Sandhill crane, Antigone canadensis (A) (According to eBird records, this species is widespread and common during migration.)

  9. List of birds of Michigan - Wikipedia

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    Nightjars are medium-sized nocturnal birds that usually nest on the ground. They have long wings, short legs, and very short bills. Most have small feet, of little use for walking, and long pointed wings. Their soft plumage is cryptically colored to resemble bark or leaves. Three species have been recorded in Michigan. Common nighthawk ...