East African Crowned Crane
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| Grey Crowned Crane | |
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| Scientific classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Order: | Gruiformes |
| Family: | Gruidae |
| Genus: | Balearica |
| Species: | B. regulorum |
| Binomial name | |
| Balearica regulorum Bennett, 1834 |
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The East African crowned crane’s, or the grey crowned crane (Balearica regulorum) is a waterfowl species this inhabits wetter areas of eastern and southern Africa. They grow up to 3.5 feet and weigh over 8 pounds. The East African crowned crane can live up to 25 years in captivity. They eat a variety of grasses, seeds, insects, and other small animals.
References [change]
- ↑ IUCN Red List, retrieved 03-12-2009
