Demoiselle cranes
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Golden eagles take demoiselle cranes on the wing as they migrate high over the Himalayas.
Demoiselle cranes are protected by a few cultures in many parts of its range. In several Islamic regions, the birds are held in high regard because the Koran mentions them.
Demoiselle Cranes (Anthropoides virgo)
Eurasian Cranes aka Common Cranes (Grus grus)
Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum) ...
Demoiselle Crane, Anthropoides virgo
Siberian Crane, Grus leucogeranus
Sandhill Crane, Grus canadensis
Sarus Crane, Grus antigone
White-naped Crane, Grus vipio
Common Crane, Grus grus
Hooded Crane, Grus monacha ...
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Demoiselle crane
Location at the Zoo: Eurasia
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Migration of All Migrations: Demoiselle cranes have to take one of the toughest migrations in the world. In late August through September, they gather in flocks of up to 400 individuals and prepare for their flight to their winter range.
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A 1907 Santos Dumont airplane.
The Demoiselle Crane, Anthropoides virgo.
Many species of fishes in the family Pomacentridae of damselfishes, especially: ...
Males and females have similar plumage, but the males are larger. The tallest crane is the Sarus Crane (up to 5 3/4 feet = 1.75 m tall); the smallest is the Demoiselle Crane.
 See also: Demoiselle, Common Crane, Crane, Eagle, Fly
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