Whooping Crane Update Winter 2021-2022

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Whooping Crane Update Winter 2021-2022
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Author(s)
Matthew J. Butler
Colt R. Sanspree
Jena A. Moon
Wade Harrell
Publication date
Facility
Coastal marsh under a bright blue sky
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge
Aransas National Wildlife Refuge is best known as the wintering home of the last wild flock of endangered whooping cranes. Visitors can enjoy stunning scenery, a diversity of wildlife, and a variety of recreational opportunities.
National Wildlife Refuge
Austwell, TX
Program
A bright blue sky obstructed by fluffy white clouds reflected off of a stream shot from inside a kayak
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service manages an unparalleled network of public lands and waters called the National Wildlife Refuge System. With more than 560 refuges spanning the country, this system protects iconic species and provides some of the best wildlife viewing opportunities on Earth.
Program
Washington, DC
Species
Two large white birds with spindly legs and black tips on their wings coming in for a landing in a wetland

The whooping crane occurs only in North America and is North America’s tallest bird, with males approaching 1.5 m (5 ft) when standing erect. The whooping crane adult plumage is snowy white except for black primaries, black or grayish alula (specialized feathers attached to the upper leading end...

FWS Focus
Species
Kingdom
Animalia
Taxonomic Rank
Species
Subject tags
Endangered and/or Threatened species
FWS and DOI Region(s)
Southwest