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All About Birds: Crane (17 Pics)

#16 Feathered nests are located in dense grass, in secluded places near ponds and lakes.

They are built from branches and sticks. Lined with dry herbs for softness.

#17 The female usually lays only two eggs.

Although some types of clutches are found up to 5 eggs. The shell color can be different - white or bluish. Often, the surface of the eggs is decorated with age spots.

The incubation of the clutch lasts about 30 days.

Newborn cranes are covered with down, real feathers are formed after a couple of months. The growth of the younger generation is rapid. But puberty occurs after 4 years (for Siberian Cranes - at 6 years).

The crane lives long enough. In nature, he can live up to 20 years, in captivity - up to 80. This bird is very vulnerable. Therefore, it should be protected, otherwise, the world may soon lose such handsome men.

Alice White

Written by Alice White

Alice White, a devoted pet lover and writer, has turned her boundless affection for animals into a fulfilling career. Originally dreaming of wildlife, her limited scientific background led her to specialize in animal literature. Now she happily spends her days researching and writing about various creatures, living her dream.

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