Scientific name: Grus japonensis
Origin: Asia
Diet: Omnivore
Size: 1.4-1.5m
IUCN status: Vulnerable
Threats: Habitat loss, human disturbance, pollution, poaching
Zoos I have seen them: Emerald Park, Diergaarde Blijdorp
Interesting fact: In China, the red-crowned crane is viewed as a symbol of longevity, and thus it is a tradition of Chinese people to give a picture of a crane to elders as a birthday present.
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