Demoiselle crane (Anthropoides virgo)
| Synonyms: | Grus virgo |
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| French: | Grue demoiselle |
| Kingdom | Animalia |
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| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Gruiformes |
| Family | Gruidae |
| Genus | Anthropoides (1) |
- The demoiselle crane is the smallest and lightest species of crane.
- The demoiselle crane was named by Queen Marie Antoinette of France for its delicate appearance.
- Lifelong pair bonds between demoiselle cranes are reinforced by spectacular duets, and ballet-like dancing.
- A fully migratory species, the demoiselle crane may travel vast distances without landing to rest or feed.
Classified as Least Concern (LC) on the IUCN Red List (1) and Appendix II of CITES (2).
Information on the demoiselle crane is currently being researched and written and will appear here shortly.
For more information on this and other bird species please see:
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BirdLife International:
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This information is awaiting authentication by a species expert, and will be updated as soon as possible. If you are able to help please contact:
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IUCN Red List (October, 2009)
http://www.iucnredlist.org -
CITES (October, 2009)
http://www.cites.org