Hooded crane  (Grus monacha)

Description

Bulky-looking compared to other, more elegant cranes, the hooded crane has a slate grey body with a white head and upper neck (2). The primaries, secondaries and tail are black and the legs and feet are nearly black. Its most noticeable feature is the bald, red crown of adults, which has black bristles protruding from it. The crown of juveniles is covered with black and white feathers throughout the first year of life (3).

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