Family Gruidae (Cranes)

Cranes form the family Gruidae. They are tall, long-legged birds with long sharp bills. They also have elaborate dancing displays, whooping calls, and fly with slow wing-beats.

2 species photographed. See the Australian birds list.

Sarus Crane Grus antigone

Sarus Crane

Brolga Grus rubicunda

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