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Wattled Crane


Physical Characteristics The Wattled crane is a large bird with a long white neck, a grey body, a black underside and bare red face with a black 'cap'. It derives its name from the white wattles that dangle from its throat. The crane’s has a secondary inner wing feathers that are elongated, and look like a tail when the crane is standing. It is mostly found in south and central parts of Africa. Diet The wattled crane diet mainly ranges from aquatic vegetation, tubers, rhizomes, seeds, small reptiles, frogs and insects. When feeding it often submerges its entire head under water when feeding. Behavior and Habits Like all cranes, the wattled crane performs an elaborate courtship dance, which involves much bowing, tossing of the head, jumping into the air, and vocalizing between both birds. Pairs mate for life and live in flocks. Threats and Predators The wattled crane is the most wetland-dependent of Africa’s crane species, and its distribution is reliant upon annual river basin flood patterns. Agricultural expansion is the leading cause of loss and degradation of its wetland habitat — a serious threat to this endangered species. Estimates number the world’s population of wattled cranes at about 8,000 individuals.