Sandhill Crane

Antigone canadensis

Least Concern

The Sandhill Crane is a tall, gray crane with a red crown and a loud, rolling bugle call. Huge migratory flocks gather along rivers, and their leaping courtship dances are famous.

Males and females of this species look mostly alike.

Sandhill Crane trading card from Birdey

Quick facts

Conservation status
Least Concern
Habitat
Wetlands
Region
North America
Scientific name
Antigone canadensis
Card variants in the game
2

Real rarity, real conservation

This species is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. Its population is widespread and currently not considered threatened.

Rarity in Birdey follows the IUCN Red List, the real-world conservation status of each species. The more threatened a bird is in the wild, the rarer its card is in the game.

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