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An adult sandhill crane bends its neck backwards as it preens through its wing and tail feathers.

Photo By/Credit

Larry Woodward/USFWS

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Sandhill crane preening feathers. Photo by Larry Woodward/USFWS.

Recreational Activity

Birding

Species

Grus canadensis

Subject tags

Birds

Migratory birds

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