Crane, West-African Crowned
Balearica pavonina pavonina
Balearica pavonina pavonina
Vital Statistics
Height:
3 feet
Weight:
4 - 6 lbs
Diet:
Crane diet and mealworms
Conservation:
Status: Vulnerable
Geographic Region
Wet and dry habitats in Africa, south of the Sahara
At The Zoo
Fabric of Africa
Did You Know?
They can perch in a tree, which is unusual for cranes, and have a well-developed hind toe to help.