The crowned crane is the most primitive of the living Gruidae. Primitive species of crowned cranes date back in the fossil record to the Eocene period. Archaeologists discovered that at least eleven species of crowned cranes once existed in Europe and North America. Because crowned cranes are not cold hardy, it is believed they died out in these areas as the earth cooled, and only survived in warmer Africa.
8 responses
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Aura Constantin said (6 Dec 2007):
beautiful colors,beautiful bird ,beautiful picture!
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Carlo Cesar Rodillas said (6 Dec 2007):
Very good capture! :-)
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michael priest gave props (6 Dec 2007):
Dig it!!
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Erasmo Wong said (6 Dec 2007):
amazing colors! great!
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! ٭ ĶîŘîàŊ © gave props (17 Jan 2009):
WOW! So good! At first glance I thought its head was missing
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Isabel Linowitz gave props (27 Mar 2009):
It is a rare to find bird.Great picture for my collection.
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M Daniel gave props (29 May 2009):
Wow! Perfect!
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Christopher Smith gave props (8 Oct 2009):
Fantastic shot!
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