Crane

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There are fifteen species of crane.
Cranes live on all continents except Antartica and South America.
Eat a wide range of food from small mammals to fish, amphibians, insects and some plants.
Are known for elaborate courting displays.
Both parents help rear the young.
Some cranes migrate long distances, some dont migrate at all.
The crane is the tallest American bird.
Adult cranes stand 5 feet tall and have a wingspan of up to 7 feet.
Cranes live a long time. The average lifespan of a crane is 20 to 25 years.
The biggest threats to cranes are hunting and habitat destruction.
Cranes need large areas of habitat.
Some cranes fly at over 30000 feet in the air.
Whooping cranes can fly up to 500 miles a day.