Grus facts for kids
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Grus is a genus of large, graceful birds. These birds are part of the crane family, known as Gruidae. Cranes in the Grus genus are found in many parts of the world. They are famous for their tall legs, long necks, and beautiful calls. Many species of Grus cranes are quite large. They often live in wetlands and open grasslands.
Meet the Grus Cranes
The Grus genus includes several amazing types of cranes. Each species has its own unique look and habitat. Here are the different species that belong to this group:
- Common crane, Grus grus: These cranes are found across Europe and Asia. They are known for their loud, trumpeting calls.
- Sandhill crane, Grus canadensis: These North American cranes are very common. They have a reddish-brown patch on their heads.
- Lesser sandhill crane or Little Brown Crane, Grus (canadensis) canadensis: A smaller type of sandhill crane.
- Greater sandhill crane, Grus (canadensis) pratensis: A larger type of sandhill crane.
- Whooping crane, Grus americana: This is one of the rarest cranes. It is known for its tall, white body.
- Sarus crane, Grus antigone: The tallest flying bird in the world. It lives in South Asia and Australia.
- Brolga, Grus rubicunda: An Australian crane, famous for its elaborate mating dances.
- Siberian crane, Grus leucogeranus: A beautiful white crane that breeds in the Arctic tundra.
- White-naped crane, Grus vipio: This crane has a distinctive white stripe on its neck. It lives in East Asia.
- Hooded crane, Grus monacha: A smaller, dark-colored crane with a white head. It lives in East Asia.
- Black-necked crane, Grus nigricollis: The only crane species that lives on the high Tibetan Plateau.
- Red-crowned crane, Grus japonensis: Also known as the Japanese crane. It is a symbol of luck and longevity.
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