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“This species is named after the loud whooping sound it makes. On long migratory flights, whooping cranes are often carried along by strong gusts of wind. This helps them minimize flapping and conserve energy. Before it even learns how to fly, a young newly hatched crane can swim away to escape predators.”
KINGDOM
Animalia
PHYLUM
Chordata
CLASS
Aves
ORDER
Gruiformes
FAMILY
Gruidae
GENUS
Grus
North America
Habitat
Wetlands (inland), Marine Coastal/Supratidal, Artificial/Terrestrial
Food
Crustaceans, Small Fish, Insects, Amphibians, and Reptiles.
Threat
Poaching
Habitat Destruction
Invasive Species Introduction
Climate Change
Disease