Greater Sandhill Crane
Grus canadensis
Facts About Greater Sandhill Crane
Live up to age 20
A banded crane returned to Malheur for 27 years
Are nearly 5 feet tall
Wingspan is 6.5 feet
Mate for life
Begin breeding between 2 and 7 years old
Young are called colts
Page Photo Credits – Greater Sandhill Cranes - © Barbara Wheeler Photography
Last Updated: Nov 24, 2014