
Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) - photograph by David Behrens
Sarus Crane (Grus antigone) is a local and declining breeding
resident in Haryana. This bird is found in wetlands and near cultivation.
Sarus Crane is the only resident breeding crane in India and is the world’s tallest flying bird. This Crane is a long-legged,
long-necked grey bird with a naked red head. In Haryana, the
Sultanpur National Park and the
Bhindawas Bird Sanctuary are the only known stable areas for breeding
Sarus Cranes in the state.
Order:
GRUIFORMES Family:
Gruidae Size: 155 cm
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