White-naped crane  (Grus vipio)

Description

This large crane is identifiable by the large circle of bare, red skin around each eye. It stands out from the slate-grey feathers that cover most of the body, and the white throat and white stripe running from the crown to the nape of the neck (2). The legs are long and pinkish in colour (5). Juveniles are smaller with a brown head and pale brown throat. The white-naped crane has a high-pitched call (2).