Wattled Crane (Grus carunculata)

Wattled Crane

It is a grayish, red-faced bird that got its name from the conspicuous, dangling white wattle from its throat. It is the largest and rarest crane species in Africa, relying heavily on water areas, making it a vital environmental indicator species of thriving wetlands. While it is generally silent, it has a … Read more

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Blue Cranes

Here’s Everything You Need to Know About Blue Cranes

The Blue Crane, also known as Paradise Crane, Stanley Crane, and Grus paradisea, is a large bird categorized under the Gruidae family. This large, long-legged family of diurnal birds are widespread in Africa. The closest relatives of Blue Crane include the Black Crowned Crane, Siberian Crane, Sarus Crane, and Wattled Crane. The … Read more

Grey Crowned Crane (Balearica regulorum)

Grey Crowned Crane

It is a majestic, blue-gray crane, with a black-and-white face, renowned for its golden-yellow crown. Prefers flooded grasslands, wetlands, and other various water bodies and open habitats, occurring in singles, pairs, or small flocks. Mainly resident but may do necessary movements within its range following the rains. Groups quickly attract attention with … Read more

Facts About Black Crakes

Black Crakes

The Black Crake, also known as Amaurornis flavirostra and South African Rail, is a bird species categorized in the Rallidae family. This large family of bird species is commonly found in wetlands, although most bird species are found in every terrestrial habitat except deserts and polar regions. The Black Crake’s closest relatives … Read more